Having a loved one go through a mental health crisis can be a challenging time not only for the patient, but the family as well. When someone is going through a mental health crisis their judgment may be impaired. They may disagree with their diagnosis and say they are perfectly fine to manage their mental health on their own. This can be a challenging time, and while your loved one is in the hospital there are several things that you can do to support them. Providing Patient History Sometimes a loved one may not want their family to know their health information or be involved with the treat ..read more

What to Expect and How to Avoid Re-Traumatization There are many different reactions that occur in regard to intimacy following a sexual trauma. There are complex reactions that stem from an attempt for self-protection and re-gaining control following this kind of trauma, whether it be conscious or unconscious. Types of Sexual Trauma Reactions Some people who have experienced sexual trauma become hypo-sexual and others become hyper-sexual. Both of these reactions have tremendous implications for the healing process as well as current and future intimate partnerships. Hypo-sexual Reactions Hypo ..read more