Diana Houghton 8/11/25 Diana Houghton 8/11/25

The Mental Health Benefits of Bilateral Stimulation

Bilateral stimulation, including EMDR and solo activities like walking or drumming, can help reduce anxiety by integrating brain hemispheres and promoting nervous system regulation.

Diana Houghton 7/23/25 Diana Houghton 7/23/25

Betrayal Trauma in Sexual Assault Survivors

Betrayal trauma in sexual assault survivors is compounded when therapists, loved ones, and systems minimize their pain.

Diana Houghton 7/16/25 Diana Houghton 7/16/25

Grieving the Self Who Didn’t Know

Grieving the self who "didn’t know" is an act of reclaiming clarity and compassion.

Diana Houghton 7/8/25 Diana Houghton 7/8/25

Erotic Confusion and Body Memory in Sexual Assault Survivors

Erotic confusion and body memory in sexual assault survivors are reflexive responses, not signs of consent.

Diana Houghton 6/30/25 Diana Houghton 6/30/25

Trauma Integration and the Ripple Effect

Trauma integration brings clarity and revelation, yet its ripple effect means unresolved layers may surface later, often catching us off guard.

Diana Houghton 6/26/25 Diana Houghton 6/26/25

Understanding Fragmented Memory Encoding in Trauma Survivors

Trauma reshapes how memories are stored, often leaving survivors with fragments instead of a full story.

Diana Houghton 6/23/25 Diana Houghton 6/23/25

Why Sexual Assault Can Be Confusing for Survivors

Sexual assault can leave survivors feeling confused, especially when their reactions don’t match societal expectations or their body’s responses feel unclear.

Diana Houghton 6/20/25 Diana Houghton 6/20/25

The Fawn Response in Survivors

The fawn response in sexual assault survivors is a survival strategy, not a choice. Understanding it helps remove shame and opens the door to healing.