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Lanaiah Young, MSW, LCSW “Healing is not simply the reduction of symptoms. It is the continued development and increasing integration of the body-mind system.” __________________________________________________________________________________ Why do people keep reacting in ways they wish they wouldn’t? Why do people who understand their childhood still become overwhelmed? Why do people who know they’re safe still feel anxious? Why do people who genuinely want healthy relation

Lanaiah Young, MSW, LCSW. June 26, 2026 How understanding your rights, your nervous system, and informed consent can help you prepare for a medical procedure after experiencing a sexual trauma. Medical procedures can feel overwhelming for anyone. For survivors of sexual trauma, however, they can carry an additional layer of vulnerability. Being touched unexpectedly, losing privacy, feeling powerless, or being under anesthesia may activate your nervous system in ways that ot