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Trauma-Informed Care for LGBTQ+ Sexual Violence Survivors

Trauma-Informed Care for LGBTQ+ Sexual Violence Survivors

Trauma-informed care is crucial for treating sexual violence (SV) survivors and there are higher rates of SV in the LGBTQ+ Community. Sexual violence often leads to both pelvic floor dysfunction and PTSD. By taking a trauma-informed approach to pelvic-health physical therapy, we can address the physical manifestations of this trauma. We can also prevent re-traumatization…