
Prevention and Healing Blog
The Trees of Hope blog gives you the tools to prevent sexual abuse and human trafficking—and the guidance survivors need to walk in freedom and healing.
TRUTH. TOOLS. TRANSFORMATION.
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For Parents & Caregivers
Learn how to talk to your children about abuse in a way that’s honest, age-appropriate, and rooted in faith. Our blog equips you to spot red flags, build safe boundaries, and parent from a place of wisdom—not fear.
Prevention starts with confidence, not panic. Let us help you start the conversation.
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For Survivors
If you're walking the road of healing, you're not alone. Our blog speaks directly to the heart of those who have been wounded—offering hope, spiritual encouragement, and practical tools to help you reclaim your voice and rebuild your story.
You are not too broken. You are not forgotten. Healing is possible.
Shattering the Blame: Why Clothing Doesn’t Cause Sexual Assault
Debunk the harmful myth that clothing choices cause sexual assault with a clear, compassionate look at victim blaming.
Reclaiming Your Voice: The Power Of Telling Your Story
How sharing your story after sexual abuse can be a powerful step toward healing, freedom, and reclaiming your voice.
When Love Hurts: Finding Healing Through Healthy Boundaries
Healing begins with boundaries. When love hurts, setting healthy boundaries allows us to protect our hearts, honor God, and find the peace we need to heal.
Numbing No More: Stop Numbing Out- A Guide to Actually Feel Your Feelings
To heal, we must feel. Numbing and avoiding difficult emotions make them persist. Discover how to stop running from pain and instead lean into God.
How Sexual Abuse Affects Your Relationship with God
Survivors of sexual abuse may feel forsaken, but they are not forgotten. Hope and healing are possible, and God wants to restore the trust that has been lost.
The Neurobiology of Sexual Trauma | Understanding the Brain’s Response and Pathways to Healing
Sexual trauma has a profound impact on the brain’s function and responses. Understanding these responses is an essential step in healing.
Church Authority vs. Biblical Authority: How and When to Report Abuse
Survivors of sexual abuse often face immense challenges in reporting their experiences, especially when the perpetrator holds a position of spiritual authority within the church.
A Guide to Setting Boundaries for Sexual Abuse Survivors
Establishing boundaries is an important step in healing for sexual abuse survivors. This practical guide can help you start setting healthy limits.
Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Addressing and preventing sexual harassment is not just a legal requirement for employers, but also a moral necessity to cultivate a safe, healthy, and productive work setting.
Sexual Abuse and the Church
Churches should be a sanctuary for those healing from trauma, yet survivors of sexual abuse often feel ignored or disbelieved when they bravely share their stories with leaders or counselors.
Recognizing the Symptoms of PTSD in a Child
Children who have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may display a variety of symptoms that can manifest differently depending on the child's age and personality.
Healing a Shattered Identity After Sexual Trauma
Sexual abuse leaves a survivor with a shattered sense of self. Trees of Hope wants to help you rebuild your true identity of unchanging truths.