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Written by a Patient
A Poem for You.. Agnes Wohl, a soul so bright, A rainbow spirit, full of light. With hair that dances, every hue, A canvas of the sky’s...
Agnes wohl
Mar 51 min read
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Men who are sexually abused are more likely to sexually abuse others. That's a harmful myth.
The idea that men who have been sexually abused are more likely to become abusers themselves is unfounded and can be incredibly damaging....
Agnes wohl
Sep 20, 20241 min read
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The Long-term Effects of Childhood Sexual Abuse (CSA) in Men and Women
The long-term effects of childhood sexual abuse (CSA) can be profound for both men and women, but there are notable differences in how...
Agnes wohl
Jul 17, 20242 min read
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The Secondary Fallout from Being Sexually Abused as a Child: Retraumatization
Many people stay silent for most of their lives when they have been sexually abused as a child. This is because I believe it takes a...
Agnes Wohl
Jun 7, 20242 min read
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Pros and Cons of Telehealth
Telehealth comes with several advantages and challenges. One significant pro is increased accessibility, allowing individuals to access...
Agnes wohl
Mar 14, 20242 min read
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Holiday Note
As we embrace the festive spirit, I want to take a moment to express my deep gratitude for allowing me to be part of the healing journey...
Agnes wohl
Dec 28, 20231 min read
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Why EMDR and Somatic Therapies work so well for PTSD
Researchers from Yale University and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai conducted brain scans on 28 people with PTSD, revealing...
Agnes wohl
Dec 7, 20231 min read
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Health at Every Size: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Wellness
As a trauma therapist, I often work with individuals who are wrestling with complex feelings related to body image and self-esteem. It's...
Agnes wohl
Jul 5, 20232 min read
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Emotional Boundaries
Emotional boundaries are the limits we set for ourselves to protect our emotional well-being. They help us decide what we are willing to...
Agnes wohl
Jun 15, 20232 min read
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Understanding Trauma Triggers: A Guide for Survivors and Their Loved Ones
Trauma triggers are powerful emotional and psychological responses that occur when trauma survivors are reminded of their past traumatic...
Agnes wohl
May 1, 20233 min read
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SEATTLE
In 2006 I was roofied, raped, and left for dead in a bathtub filled with ice-cold water that ran over the tub, out into the hall. It...
Agnes wohl
Apr 12, 20234 min read
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Men: The Underserved Population
How Do We Best Address The Needs of Sexually Abused Men? First, let’s start with some biases people hold: Despite the rise in awareness...
Agnes wohl
Jul 25, 20224 min read
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Trauma and Eating Disorders
**This is just a short narrative about eating disorders and its relation to trauma**
Agnes wohl
Apr 13, 20223 min read
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Happy 2022!
The new year is a great time to look back and reflect on the events in our lives.
Agnes wohl
Jan 13, 20223 min read
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What Differentiates Trauma From PTSD?
Trauma is based on real-life occurrences that have often shattered the central organizing beliefs about the self and the world.
Agnes Wohl
Oct 12, 20214 min read
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To survivors of sexual abuse who have lost their mothers
To survivors of sexual abuse who have lost their mothers thru death or otherwise. Written by a survivor My Daughter, My sweet gentle...
Agnes Wohl
Jul 4, 20212 min read
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How Does Psychological Trauma Affect the Brain?
How does psychological trauma affect the brain?
Agnes Wohl
Jun 25, 20213 min read
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What my mom would say to me or to my father (if she was alive)
A letter written to a survivor to help her child: What my mom would say to me or to my father (if she was alive). I’m sorry that you had...
Agnes Wohl
Jun 6, 20213 min read
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Who will cry for the little girl lost and all alone
Who will cry for the little girl lost and all alone? Who will cry for the little girl abandoned without her own? Who will cry for the...
Agnes Wohl
Jun 3, 20211 min read
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I will not die an unlived life
I will not die an unlived life I will not live in fear Of falling or catching fire. I choose to inhabit my days. To allow my living to...
Agnes Wohl
May 6, 20211 min read
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