Trauma-Informed Health
Trauma-informed care, healing approaches, and survivor support
Healing After Medical Trauma: A Compassionate Guide
Medical trauma—from a complicated delivery to a botched procedure—can leave lasting physical and emotional scars. Recovering from such experiences requires understanding your responses, accessing compassionate care, and building a personalized roadmap toward resilience. This guide offers strategies for recognizing trauma, creating safe spaces, self‑care practices, professional support, and community connection to help you reclaim trust in your body and agency over your health.
I Was Touched Without Consent – Now What?
Experiencing non-consensual touch can be traumatic and confusing. You have the right to feel safe and supported. This guide provides immediate actions, emotional care, safety planning, legal information, and community resources to help you take back control and begin your healing journey.
Birth Trauma – Naming the Invisible
While many births proceed smoothly, up to one in three women experience birth trauma—events during labor or delivery that overwhelm coping ability and leave lasting distress. Recognizing birth trauma as a legitimate health concern is the first step toward healing. This guide helps you identify trauma, understand its effects, and access compassionate support to reclaim agency over your birthing story.
When Doctors Don’t Listen: Advocating for Your Health
Feeling unheard by your healthcare provider can be frustrating and disempowering, leading to missed diagnoses and unresolved concerns. By understanding common communication barriers, preparing for appointments, asserting your voice, and leveraging support networks and rights, you can partner effectively with your care team and ensure your health needs are addressed.
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