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How Activism Can Be Therapeutic, and Therapy Can Be a Kind of Activism

Dr. Jem Tosh

Sep 114 min read

Trauma Therapy

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.

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Dr. Jem Tosh

Nov 9, 20233 min read

Academia

Academic Trauma

I describe what academic trauma is and the need for more support for those who have experienced it.

349 views

Dr. A. Edwards

May 5, 20233 min read

Sexual Abuse

Trauma and Chronic Illness

I describe a healing experience of being believed by a health professional after years of medical gaslighting.

106 views

How to Prevent an Abuser From Reaching Out Over the Holidays

Dr. Jem Tosh

Dec 16, 20223 min read

Sexual Abuse

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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A Therapeutic Rape Culture: The Treatment of Hysteria

Dr. Jem Tosh

Feb 2, 202213 min read

Sexual Abuse

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.

236 views

Dr. Jem Tosh

Nov 30, 20215 min read

Sexual Abuse

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.

6,447 views

Dr. Jem Tosh

Aug 31, 202114 min read

Sexual Abuse

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

Sexual Abuse

Understanding Institutional Trauma

I define Institutional Trauma and respond to the lack of engagement with feminist psychology regarding the concept.

2,292 views

ICYMI - A Summary of the Live Book Launch for #MeToo

Dr. Jem Tosh

May 19, 20204 min read

Sexual Abuse

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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Being a Queer and Nonbinary Survivor in Psychology

Dr. Jem Tosh

May 19, 20205 min read

Sexual Abuse

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.

108 views

Dr. Jem Tosh

May 17, 20204 min read

Sexual Abuse

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.

66 views

Dr. Jem Tosh

May 17, 20205 min read

Sexual Abuse

'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.

47 views

Why I Use Content Warnings and What Happens When You Don't

Dr. Jem Tosh

May 4, 20206 min read

Academia

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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Feeling Triggered: COVID-19 and Abuse Survivors

Dr. Jem Tosh

Mar 31, 20204 min read

Sexual Abuse

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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Strategies for Writing About Emotive Content

Dr. Jem Tosh

Dec 4, 20186 min read

Writing

Strategies for Writing About Emotive Content

Suggestions for how to manage and prevent overwhelming feelings when writing about difficult topics.

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New Book on Sexual Abuse and Consent in Medical Settings

Dr. Jem Tosh

Nov 29, 20184 min read

Sexual Abuse

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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New Edited Collection on Therapy and the #MeToo Movement

Dr. Jem Tosh

Nov 4, 20181 min read

Sexual Abuse

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.

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5 Places to Go For Self-Care in Vancouver, BC

Dr. Jem Tosh

May 10, 20183 min read

Self Care

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

Sexual Abuse

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.

255 views

Dr. Jem Tosh

Nov 7, 20165 min read

Self Care

How to Heal the Parts That Don't Speak

I talk about some of the ways we can heal trauma for when talking therapy isn't enough.

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