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Dr. Jem Tosh
14 hours ago6 min read
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.
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Dr. Jem Tosh
Sep 11, 20244 min read
How Activism Can Be Therapeutic, and Therapy Can Be a Kind of Activism
I discuss how oppression can be traumatising and how we can heal that trauma to stay engaged in activist work.
111 views


Dr. Jem Tosh
Nov 9, 20233 min read
Academic Trauma
I describe what academic trauma is and the need for more support for those who have experienced it.
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Dr. A. Edwards
May 5, 20233 min read
Trauma and Chronic Illness
I describe a healing experience of being believed by a health professional after years of medical gaslighting.
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Dr. Jem Tosh
Dec 16, 20223 min read
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.
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Dr. Jem Tosh
Feb 2, 202213 min read
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.
240 views


Dr. Jem Tosh
Nov 30, 20215 min read
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.
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Dr. Jem Tosh
Aug 31, 202114 min read
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.
225 views


Dr. Lucy Thompson
Jul 28, 20214 min read
Understanding Institutional Trauma
I define Institutional Trauma and respond to the lack of engagement with feminist psychology regarding the concept.
2,363 views


Dr. Jem Tosh
May 19, 20204 min read
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.
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Dr. Jem Tosh
May 19, 20205 min read
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.
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Dr. Jem Tosh
May 17, 20204 min read
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.
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Dr. Jem Tosh
May 17, 20205 min read
'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.
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Dr. Jem Tosh
May 4, 20206 min read
Why I Use Content Warnings and What Happens When You Don't
A post discussing the importance of using content warnings for students who are survivors of abuse and trauma centred teaching.
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Dr. Jem Tosh
Mar 31, 20204 min read
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.
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Dr. Jem Tosh
Dec 4, 20186 min read
Strategies for Writing About Emotive Content
Suggestions for how to manage and prevent overwhelming feelings when writing about difficult topics.
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Dr. Jem Tosh
Nov 29, 20184 min read
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.
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Dr. Jem Tosh
Nov 4, 20181 min read
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.
61 views


Dr. Jem Tosh
May 10, 20183 min read
5 Places to Go For Self-Care in Vancouver, BC
A reflection on different kinds of spaces in cities where trauma survivors can go when feeling overwhelmed.
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Dr. Jem Tosh
Nov 30, 20166 min read
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.
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