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“Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars”. Kahlil Gibran
The Surviving Spirit Newsletter April 2022
Hi Folks,
The latest edition of the Surviving Spirit Newsletter – sharing Hope and Healing Resources for Trauma, Abuse & Mental Health is posted online –
http://ml.survivingspirit.com/…tter/20220331144550/
or here’s the PDF – http://newsletters.survivingsp…etter_April_2022.pdf
To sign up for an e-mail copy – @ Website via Contact Us –
http://www.survivingspirit.com/contact-us.html
Thank you & take care, Michael.
Newsletter Contents:
1] “Treating Risky and Compulsive Behavior in Trauma Survivors” by John Briere
2] Get Reading: This Is How Books Can Impact Your Mental Health by Christina Quaine @ Pocket
3] Having your pain invalidated is associated with increased shame and, in turn, an increased risk of depression by Beth Ellwood @ PsyPost
4] The 7 types of rest that every person needs by Saundra Dalton-Smith MD @ Ideas.Ted.com
4a] The real reason why we are tired and what to do about it – Saundra Dalton-Smith -TED – YouTube
5] 4 Important New Discoveries About Hugging by Sebastian Ocklenburg, Ph.D. @ Psychology Today
6] The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS – We are a global community of Artists and Advocates
6a] Mehreen Hashmi – Artist and Curator Mehreen Hashmi Gives A Voice to Survivors of Abuse
7] Jim Hopper, Ph.D. -Interactive. Self-paced. Free Online Courses – how stress and trauma can alter brain functioning during sexual assaults and other traumatic experiences.
8] ADHD Linked to Hoarding Behavior – Neuroscience News
9] When Family Members Don’t Side With Those Abused by Hilary I. Lebow @ Psych Central
9a] Coping with Family while Healing from Sexual Abuse – The Second Wound
10] How to support a struggling friend by Elise Kalokerinos @ Psyche
11] 116 Songs About Domestic Violence and Child Abuse by FlourishAnyway @ Spinditty
12] Sexual Assault at Any Age is a Risk Factor for Psychosis By Jenny Logan @ Mad in America
13] Scientists Finally Understand the Link Between Depression and Bad Sleep by Sarah Sloat
14] 4 Hidden Sources of Grief Nobody Told You About by Sarah Epstein @ Psychology Today
15] In Ukraine, people with disabilities cannot escape the terrors of war by Eva Clifford @ Huck
15a] Huck – Submissions Guidelines
“Some people need to be told they are worthy, that they are loved, not because nobody ever told them before, but because someone told them they weren’t.” – Unknown
“On particularly rough days when I’m sure I can’t possibly endure, I like to remind myself that my track record for getting through the bad days so far is 100%…and that’s pretty good.” – Unknown
