How to Prevent an Abuser From Reaching Out Over the Holidays
Here are some things you can do to try and prevent an abuser from contacting you during the holiday season - and all year round.
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Information and education about psychology, gender, and trauma.
Advice and reflections on writing, research, and life in academia.
Posts written by Dr. Jem Tosh and Dr. Lucy Thompson.
Dr. Jem Tosh
- Feb 3, 2022
- 13 min
A Therapeutic Rape Culture: The Treatment of Hysteria
An original analysis that was meant to be included in my latest book, which further explores 'sex' as a troubling treatment in psychiatry.
170 views
Dr. Jem Tosh
- Nov 30, 2021
- 5 min
The Trauma of Not Being Believed
I reflect on a recent therapeutic experience of not being believed and the impact of gender 'norms' when working with survivors of abuse.
873 views
Dr. Jem Tosh
- Oct 8, 2021
- 8 min
Is Psychology 'Perverse'?
I summarise the theory from my first book, which compares psychiatric constructions of sexual abuse, 'perversion', and gender nonconformity.
176 views
Dr. Jem Tosh
- Sep 16, 2021
- 6 min
What is a Therapeutic Rape Culture?
I define what a therapeutic rape culture is and list the 14 conditions that enable abuse to thrive in psychology, psychiatry, and medicine.
306 views
Dr. Jem Tosh
- Sep 1, 2021
- 14 min
Heavy Metal and Healing Trauma \m/
A blog post about Woodstock '99, nu-metal, misogyny, sexual abuse, KoRn's infamous song 'Daddy', and how heavy metal can be healing.
216 views
Dr. Lucy Thompson
- Jul 28, 2021
- 4 min
Understanding Institutional Trauma
I define Institutional Trauma and respond to the lack of engagement with feminist psychology regarding the concept.
712 views
Dr. Jem Tosh
- Mar 11, 2021
- 3 min
New Guide on Sexuality by Meg-John Barker & Jules Scheele
A post about a new accessibly illustrated guide on sexuality and a brief summary of my work on 'paraphilic coercive disorder'.
87 views
Dr. Jem Tosh
- May 19, 2020
- 4 min
ICYMI - A Summary of the Live Book Launch for #MeToo
A post about the new edited collection on therapy and the #metoo movement, which includes my chapter on being a survivor.
88 views
Dr. Jem Tosh
- May 19, 2020
- 5 min
Being a Queer and Nonbinary Survivor in Psychology
I reflect on my own experiences of being a survivor of sexual abuse and my career in psychology in a new book chapter.
85 views
Dr. Jem Tosh
- May 17, 2020
- 4 min
How Silence Can Show Up in Abuse
In this post I talk about the role silence plays in abuse, from the silent treatment to silent bystanders.
45 views
Dr. Jem Tosh
- May 17, 2020
- 5 min
'Your Silence Will Not Protect You'
On the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biophobia, I reflect on my own coming out experiences and silence.
43 views
Dr. Jem Tosh
- Mar 31, 2020
- 4 min
Feeling Triggered: COVID-19 and Abuse Survivors
I reflect on the impact COVID-19 can have on abuse survivors, such as isolation and triggering experiences like panic buying.
47 views
Dr. Jem Tosh
- Nov 29, 2018
- 4 min
New Book on Sexual Abuse and Consent in Medical Settings
I talk about my forthcoming book - how I came up with the idea and what part of the book I am most proud of.
71 views
Dr. Jem Tosh
- Nov 4, 2018
- 1 min
New Edited Collection on Therapy and the #MeToo Movement
My next book chapter will be published in a new edited collection on the #metoo movement and therapy.
55 views
Dr. Jem Tosh
- Nov 30, 2016
- 6 min
You Can't Copy and Paste my Pain
I respond to those 'copy and paste' posts about su*cide prevention and offer alternatives for helping survivors of abuse.
213 views
Dr. Jem Tosh
- Aug 10, 2016
- 2 min
Perverse Psychology Shortlisted for BPS Book Award!
My first book has been shortlisted for a British Psychological Society Book Award!
39 views
Dr. Jem Tosh
- Feb 17, 2016
- 11 min
Fracking is a Feminist Issue
A full copy of my and Dr. Maya Gislason's publication on intersectionality, ecofeminism, fracking, and sexual abuse.
176 views