The conviction of Cardinal Pell for serious sexual crimes against children is starkly confronting. This article explores the idea of a shadow side and how one can mislead those around… Read more »
Tag: Sexual Abuse
National Apologies can Assist Healing
I believe the national apologies delivered by Scott Morrison and Bill Shorten in federal parliament last week were an important step in our community response to psychological trauma associated with… Read more »
Sorry is a Start
Following the national apologies delivered by Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Opposition Leader Bill Shorten in parliament, this article discusses the positive impact that these apologies may have in the… Read more »
Response to Abuse Harms Society’s Spiritual Life
Response to Abuse Harms Society’s Spiritual Life
This article responds to Cardinal George Pell’s testimony delivered to the Royal Commission into systematic sexual abuse in the context of the harm that can be caused to the victim… Read more »
Pain Can be Effective Against Trauma
Childhood sexual abuse has long been ignored across our wider society. It has also been under-recognised in our mainstream mental health services. This article examines a more optimal treatment model… Read more »
Abused as Children – Let’s Not Betray Them as Adults
The most harmful thing about sexual abuse is the extremely invalidating impact it has on a person. This article details some of the on-going difficulties that many abuse survivors face…. Read more »
The Impact of Church-Related Sexual Abuse
The most harmful thing about sexual abuse is the extremely invalidating impact it has on a person. The abusive experience typically causes sufferers to feel that they don’t count. Their… Read more »