Resources on Trauma, EMDR and a Feminist Approach to Therapy

Resources

You will find below a selection of resources (websites, Instagram accounts, podcasts, and articles) related to the various themes and approaches that inform my practice. They can help you explore some of the topics addressed in sessions: feminist therapy, intersectional approaches, affirmative practices, trauma, and EMDR.

This selection is regularly updated.

Feminist and intersectional approaches

Les Allié·e·s – Thérapeutes féministes [FR]: a directory and selection of resources on feminist practices in mental health.
Inventer une thérapie féministe – ARTE Radio [FR]: an episode that explores the foundations of feminist therapy and questions how power relations, social norms and discrimination influence mental health.
L'Intime est Politique – Estelle Bayon [FR]:: articles that explore the links between mental health, power relations, and lived experiences.
Culot Creative [FR]:: a committed media outlet that offers accessible content around feminist and intersectional issues.
Ta Thérapeute Féministe [FR]:: an engaged account run by a feminist therapist, who questions and popularizes important concepts in psychology.
La race sur le divan – Entretien avec Thamy Ayouch [FR]: an episode that questions the place of racial issues and power relations in therapeutic practices.
Feminist Therapy Network [ENG]: a network of therapists based in the United Kingdom committed to feminist, inclusive and socially conscious practices..
Feminist Humanitarian Network [ENG]: resources and reflections on gender issues in the humanitarian and development sectors.
Laura Brown – Psychological Trauma [ENG]: content on trauma, resilience, and feminist approaches to care.

Affirmative practices

Approche affirmative en psychothérapie auprès des personnes LGBTQ+ – Psycho Pap [FR]: This mini-guide presents the fundamental principles of affirmative LGBTQIA+ psychotherapy. It emphasizes that affirmative practice is not simply about being free from discrimination, but about actively acknowledging the effects of heteronormativity, minority stress, and experiences of stigmatization on mental health.
Some situations require immediate support or additional resources. If you are facing violence, family rejection, significant isolation, or an emergency situation, the organizations listed below can assist you (in France). If you are based outside France, please contact your local emergency services or crisis support organizations in your country of residence. I can also help you identify relevant resources available in your area.
La ligne d'écoute de la Fondation Le Refuge [FR]: intended for LGBTQIA+ youth in distress, this helpline is accessible by phone or text message at 09 39 03 63 03 , every day from 8 a.m. to midnight. Trained volunteers in compassionate listening offer an initial space for support, assess the situation, and, when necessary, refer callers to appropriate support services, accommodation, or resources.
SOS Homophobie – Ligne d'écoute et de soutien [FR]: an anonymous and confidential listening line for people facing LGBTQIA+ discrimination or violence.
Half Moon Mental Health Blog [ENG]: articles on affirmative practices, trauma, queer mental health, and inclusive approaches.

EMDR and Trauma-informed Practice

Podcasts pour découvrir la thérapie EMDR – IFEMDR [FR]: This selection from the French EMDR Institute brings together several French-language podcasts accessible to the general public to help them better understand EMDR therapy. These episodes address frequently asked questions: What is EMDR? What happens during a session? In what situations might this approach be appropriate? They are a useful supplement for discovering EMDR at your own pace.
Laura Brown – Psychological Trauma [ENG]: content on trauma, resilience and feminist approaches to care.
The Origin of Complex PTSD – The Healing Trauma Podcast [ENG]: a conversation with Judith Herman about the origins of complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD), the consequences of interpersonal violence and the conditions necessary for recovery, including the essential role of social recognition, collective movements and community support in the healing process.

Humanitarian work, Mental health, Feminist and Postcolonial approaches

The Mind Field [ENG]: an organization specializing in mental health and psychosocial support for professionals in humanitarian aid, development, human rights, and social change. It offers resources, training, and spaces for reflection on topics such as burnout, compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma, team well-being, and the creation of more supportive organizational cultures.
Co-Create Humanity [FR/ENG]:: an international peer support network dedicated to emergency and humanitarian professionals. It offers peer support spaces to cope with the psychological impact of fieldwork.
Feminist Humanitarian Network [ENG]: a global network that promotes feminist approaches to humanitarian action. It brings together professionals committed to transforming practices in the sector through reflection on power relations, gender inequalities, colonial legacies, and the challenges of aid localization. The network offers resources, events, and spaces for exchange around a more inclusive, equitable, and transformative vision of humanitarianism.
Decolonising Aid – The New Humanitarian [ENG]: A selection of essential resources for understanding and examining the notion of “decolonizing aid,” exploring its political, historical, and practical dimensions in the humanitarian sector. It highlights current debates surrounding power relations, global justice, and the transformation of aid systems.