As April brings us both Stress Awareness Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we at Greenpoint Psychotherapy find ourselves reflecting on the profound intersection of these two observances, and what they mean for our practice and for you, our valued clients and community members.
The Reality of Stress and Trauma in Today’s World
Let’s be honest: we’re living through particularly challenging times. The political climate continues to be divisive and anxiety-producing for many. Following the recent presidential transition, many in our communities feel uncertain about what the future holds for issues close to their hearts, including bodily autonomy and survivor support.
These larger societal tensions compound the personal stressors we each navigate daily. For survivors of sexual violence, this heightened collective anxiety can be particularly triggering, especially when public discourse around sexual assault becomes contentious or dismissive.
This burden disproportionately impacts those already facing structural inequalities—the very inequalities our practice is committed to challenging: racism, sexism, classism, anti-trans discrimination, oppression, stigma, and ableism.
What These Awareness Months Mean for Our Practice
For us at Greenpoint Psychotherapy, these dual awareness months renew our commitment to our core mission. They remind us why we created this telehealth space dedicated to fostering compassion, inclusivity, and diversity.
This month, we’re deepening our commitment to:
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Creating trauma-informed, supportive spaces for honest discussion about stress, sexual violence, and their uneven impacts in our society
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Expanding our understanding of how intersectionality affects trauma processing and access to healing resources
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Continuing our own education around trauma-informed care and examining our biases
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Amplifying survivor voices and supporting survivor-centered approaches to healing
What This Means for You
Whether you’re a current client or considering therapy, here’s what these awareness months could mean for your journey:
For current clients: This might be an opportune time to explore how current stressors, including those related to sexual trauma, are affecting you. How is the political climate impacting your sense of safety or bodily autonomy? Our telehealth sessions provide a secure space to unpack these complex layers at your own pace.
For prospective clients: If you’ve been considering therapy, know that understanding and processing stress and trauma are often central to the healing journey. At Greenpoint, you’ll find therapists who recognize that your experiences aren’t just personal but exist within broader systems that may work for or against your wellbeing.
Moving Forward Together
We believe that healing happens in community, and community is an active commitment. This April, we invite you to join us in creating spaces where mental health is de-stigmatized, survivors are believed, and where we can collectively work toward:
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Empowering individuals, couples, and family systems, both biological and chosen
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Fostering exploration and awareness around stress and trauma
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Cultivating authentic lives beyond survivorship
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Nurturing our interconnected communities that protect and support each other
In these challenging times, remember that seeking support isn’t just self-care, it’s a radical act of hope. Whether through therapy, community engagement, or small daily practices, each step toward healing contributes to both personal recovery and collective wellbeing.
We’re here, ready to connect through our telehealth services, whenever you’re ready to begin or continue your journey, we are ready to meet you where you are.