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Counselling for sexual abuse and sexual trauma doesn't need to be scary
I talk about how I work with survivors of sexual abuse to help them heal their trauma.
Dr. Jem Tosh
Mar 76 min read
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From Inclusivity to Decentralization
An interview with Jem Tosh on imagining an alternative psychology in the context of Othering, transphobia, and sexual consent.
Dr. Güler Cansu Ağören
Sep 1, 202328 min read
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Trauma and Chronic Illness
I describe a healing experience of being believed by a health professional after years of medical gaslighting.
Dr. A. Edwards
May 5, 20233 min read
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How to Prevent an Abuser From Reaching Out Over the Holidays
Here are some things you can do to try and prevent an abuser from contacting you during the holiday season - and all year round.
Dr. Jem Tosh
Dec 16, 20223 min read
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A Therapeutic Rape Culture: The Treatment of Hysteria
An original analysis that was meant to be included in my latest book, which further explores 'sex' as a troubling treatment in psychiatry.
Dr. Jem Tosh
Feb 2, 202213 min read
240 views


The Trauma of Not Being Believed
I reflect on a recent therapeutic experience of not being believed and the impact of gender 'norms' when working with survivors of abuse.
Dr. Jem Tosh
Nov 30, 20215 min read
7,312 views


Is Psychology 'Perverse'?
I summarise the theory from my first book, which compares psychiatric constructions of sexual abuse, 'perversion', and gender nonconformity.
Dr. Jem Tosh
Oct 8, 20218 min read
265 views


What is a Therapeutic Rape Culture?
I define what a therapeutic rape culture is and list the 14 conditions that enable abuse to thrive in psychology, psychiatry, and medicine.
Dr. Jem Tosh
Sep 15, 20216 min read
510 views


Heavy Metal and Healing Trauma \m/
A blog post about Woodstock '99, nu-metal, misogyny, sexual abuse, KoRn's infamous song 'Daddy', and how heavy metal can be healing.
Dr. Jem Tosh
Aug 31, 202114 min read
225 views


Understanding Institutional Trauma
I define Institutional Trauma and respond to the lack of engagement with feminist psychology regarding the concept.
Dr. Lucy Thompson
Jul 28, 20214 min read
2,399 views


New Guide on Sexuality by Meg-John Barker & Jules Scheele
A post about a new accessibly illustrated guide on sexuality and a brief summary of my work on 'paraphilic coercive disorder'.
Dr. Jem Tosh
Mar 10, 20213 min read
103 views


ICYMI - A Summary of the Live Book Launch for #MeToo
A post about the new edited collection on therapy and the #metoo movement, which includes my chapter on being a survivor.
Dr. Jem Tosh
May 19, 20204 min read
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Being a Queer and Nonbinary Survivor in Psychology
I reflect on my own experiences of being a survivor of sexual abuse and my career in psychology in a new book chapter.
Dr. Jem Tosh
May 19, 20205 min read
108 views


How Silence Can Show Up in Abuse
In this post I talk about the role silence plays in abuse, from the silent treatment to silent bystanders.
Dr. Jem Tosh
May 17, 20204 min read
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'Your Silence Will Not Protect You'
On the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biophobia, I reflect on my own coming out experiences and silence.
Dr. Jem Tosh
May 17, 20205 min read
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Feeling Triggered: COVID-19 and Abuse Survivors
I reflect on the impact COVID-19 can have on abuse survivors, such as isolation and triggering experiences like panic buying.
Dr. Jem Tosh
Mar 31, 20204 min read
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New Book on Sexual Abuse and Consent in Medical Settings
I talk about my forthcoming book - how I came up with the idea and what part of the book I am most proud of.
Dr. Jem Tosh
Nov 29, 20184 min read
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New Edited Collection on Therapy and the #MeToo Movement
My next book chapter will be published in a new edited collection on the #metoo movement and therapy.
Dr. Jem Tosh
Nov 4, 20181 min read
61 views


You Can't Copy and Paste my Pain
I respond to those 'copy and paste' posts about su*cide prevention and offer alternatives for helping survivors of abuse.
Dr. Jem Tosh
Nov 30, 20166 min read
255 views


Perverse Psychology Shortlisted for BPS Book Award!
My first book has been shortlisted for a British Psychological Society Book Award!
Dr. Jem Tosh
Aug 9, 20162 min read
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