Abby Sheneman, PsyD, LCSW

05/08/2026

Mental health is health.
This Mental Health Awareness Month, let's continue building a world where mental health is prioritized, understood, and supported.

05/08/2026

04/29/2026

Biology of Trauma

The Amygdala, Hippocampus & Prefrontal Cortex are key areas within the brain that are impacted during trauma. Memory, hypervigilance & executive function are all affected during trauma responses. This is your brain, trying to keep you safe.

I find understanding the biological reasons behind my trauma responses helps me to feel less shame, and appreciate that my body, brain & nervous system are doing their best to keep me alive.

They just don’t realize that not everything is a threat right now. But I’m OK with that, because ultimately they helped to survive. So now I can learn how to thrive. 🫶🏻

Katie

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04/29/2026

🗣️ Consent is key! Let's talk about the importance of understanding and respecting boundaries. Consent means giving permission for something to happen, and it should always be clear, informed, and voluntary. Remember, it's not just a one-time agreement; consent can be revoked at any time.

Let's educate ourselves and others about what consent truly means! 🤝💖

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04/29/2026

We The Urban

04/29/2026

04/29/2026

Please also review AIHCP's Grief Counseling Certification

04/23/2026

Yes. You. Are!

Sometimes, as survivors, we can be harder on ourselves than others are on us. Or, we may deeply internalize the cruel myths and scrutiny that survivors face.

Whatever it is that has led you to question, doubt, or discredit yourself, it is not true. You are 100% valid and you are safe here.

04/23/2026

We all emote our grief and suffering in different ways, these are just a few…

The private release. Most people have a version of this.