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Articles on Healing and Recovery
Healing from trauma is a journey that requires care, patience, and the right resources. Our articles focus on various aspects of recovery, from mental health to self-care and beyond.
- Self-Care After Trauma: Learn practical tips on how to prioritize your well-being, practice mindfulness, and develop self-compassion.
- Rebuilding Self-Esteem: Strategies for regaining confidence and rediscovering your sense of self-worth after experiencing trauma.
- Navigating Relationships Post-Trauma: Advice on how to build healthy relationships after surviving abuse, including tips for setting boundaries and communication.
- Coping with Triggers: Understand how to identify and manage trauma triggers in everyday life, using grounding techniques and therapy tools.
Survivor Voices
Survivor Voices is a dedicated space for those who have experienced trauma to share their stories, challenges, and triumphs. Through these guest posts, we amplify the voices of survivors, offering hope, encouragement, and solidarity.
- Finding Strength in Vulnerability: By Sarah, a domestic violence survivor who shares how vulnerability led her to find strength.
- Healing Isn’t Linear: Michael's journey of ups and downs as he recovered from sexual assault and learned to trust again.
- The Power of Community: An anonymous story about the transformative experience of joining a support group at STAND.
Local News and Events
Stay updated on the latest events, community news, and legislative developments that impact survivors in the DMV area.
- Legislative Updates: Keep up with new laws and policies affecting survivor rights in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, including recent changes to domestic violence protections and survivor benefits.
- Community Events: Find local gatherings, marches, workshops, and support initiatives in the DMV area, such as our upcoming “Survivors' Walk for Hope.”
- Survivor Advocacy in Action: Learn how local organizations are joining forces to advance legal and policy changes to support survivors.
Expert Advice
In our Expert Advice series, we interview mental health professionals, legal experts, and survivor advocates to provide guidance and insights on topics important to survivors.
- Interview with a Trauma Therapist: Dr. Amy Smith explains trauma recovery techniques and the importance of trauma-informed care.
- Legal Rights for Survivors: Attorney Jessica Taylor breaks down the legal protections available to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
- How to Create a Safety Plan: Domestic violence advocate Lisa Williams shares tips on how survivors can create a personalized safety plan to protect themselves and their families.