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    Sexual Abuse

    BLOG 8: WHY DO ADULTS WAIT SO LONG TO DISCLOSE SEXUAL ABUSE?

    The answer can be complex but information from several narratives exist to tell the story. When adults delay disclosure of sexual abuse, this impacts their overall health and wellbeing. Some factors that contribute to a decision to postpone disclosure depend on whether the adults felt safe (as a child or Read more…

    By Amanda Lynn Helman, 3 yearsJuly 9, 2020 ago

    Parent’s Role in A Teen’s Sexual Abuse Disclosure: Research Tips and How to Hold a Conversation with Your Teen

    Blog to support parents listen to their child disclose sexual abuse.

    By Amanda Lynn Helman, 3 yearsJune 30, 2020 ago

    The Reasons Why Sexual Abuse Disclosure Is Challenging for Teenagers

    Why is sexual abuse disclosure so hard for teenagers? Imagine you are a teenager who was sexually abused as a child or as a teenager. The idea of a safe person will instantly change after sexual abuse. This is especially true for teenagers who were sexually abused by a close Read more…

    By Amanda Lynn Helman, 3 yearsJune 2, 2020 ago
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    Sexual Abuse

    Ways to Build Healthy Friendships for Children and Youth Survivors of Sexual Abuse

    What are Some Roadblocks to Building Healthy Friendships? #1 Safety Children and youth survivors of sexual abuse (CSA) may have trouble feeling emotionally and physically safe enough to trust another person after experiencing abuse (Rosenthal, Feiring, & Taska, 2003). What constitutes safety may be perceived differently for every child based Read more…

    By Amanda Lynn Helman, 3 yearsMay 10, 2020 ago
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    Sexual Abuse

    Understanding Different Types of Responses from Children and Youth who are Survivors of Sexual Abuse

    Why is it important to understand the impact of sexual abuse on children and youth? The World Health Organization (WHO) defines childhood sexual abuse as the involvement of a child in sexual activity that he or she does not fully understand.” (WHO, 1999). Childhood sexual abuse may also include indirect Read more…

    By Amanda Lynn Helman, 3 yearsMay 3, 2020 ago
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