Healing Resources
A Curated Collection for Survivors of Sexual Abuse & Trauma
Healing is not linear, and there is no single path that works for everyone. This resource page was created to offer trusted, supportive tools for survivors of sexual abuse and trauma. These resources include educational websites, books, and healing products that many survivors have found helpful in their own journeys.
Please move through this page at your own pace. Take what resonates, leave what does not, and know that support is available.
Healing Websites for Survivors of Sexual Abuse
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)
The largest anti-sexual violence organization in the U.S., offering a 24/7 confidential hotline, online chat, education, and survivor resources.
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Support and education specifically for men who have experienced sexual abuse, including online support groups and recovery resources.
Pandora’s Project
A survivor-led organization offering peer support, forums, and educational materials for survivors of sexual violence.
National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC)
Provides research-based information, survivor resources, and tools for understanding and healing from sexual trauma.
Survivors of Incest Anonymous (SIA)
A 12-step, peer-led program offering meetings and support for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse.
Books on Holistic Healing from Sexual Abuse & Trauma
The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk
An in-depth look at how trauma lives in the body and how holistic, somatic approaches can support healing.
Healing the Shame That Binds You by John Bradshaw
Explores the role of toxic shame in trauma and offers pathways toward self-compassion and recovery.
Trauma and Recovery by Judith Herman
A foundational trauma text that centers survivor experiences and outlines stages of recovery.
Waking the Tiger by Peter A. Levine
Introduces somatic healing and nervous system regulation as tools for resolving trauma.
The Courage to Heal by Ellen Bass & Laura Davis
A survivor-centered guide offering validation, exercises, and gentle steps toward healing from sexual abuse.
From Trauma to Enlightenment
a transformative guide for navigating the profound impact of past trauma towards a life of authentic freedom and unconditional self-acceptance.
Healing Products & Supportive Tools
These products are not cures, but many survivors use them as supportive tools for grounding, regulation, journaling, rest, and self-care. Always choose what feels safe and supportive for your body and nervous system.
Guided Trauma-Informed Journals
Journals designed to support reflection, emotional processing, and self-connection at your own pace.
Weighted Blankets
Often used to support nervous system regulation, grounding, and improved sleep.
Trauma-Informed Meditation Apps
Apps offering gentle, consent-based mindfulness practices created with trauma survivors in mind.
Aromatherapy & Essential Oils
Used by some survivors to create a sense of calm, safety, and grounding in daily routines.
Somatic Healing Tools
Items such as body-based cards, grounding tools, or nervous system regulation aids.
Gentle Disclaimer:
The resources listed on this page are for educational and supportive purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical or mental health care. If you are in immediate danger or crisis, please seek emergency support or contact a trusted crisis hotline.