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The Brain in Defense Mode: How Dissociation Helps Us Survive
April 29, 2015 .
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According to Ross and Halpern (2011), there are several definitions of dissociation. One of them (referred to as “the general systems meaning of dissociation”) is “the opposite of ... Read More
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EMDR and the Role of State-Change Skills
January 3, 2014 .
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My work with people often drives me to explore themes that are currently showing up in my counseling practice. If you are a counselor, you know what I mean. You may have many clients or ... Read More
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It Scares Me How Much I Turn to Fantasy to Escape. Help! July 5, 2013 . 26 Comments
I’m so impressed with you! First of all, in spite of your fear of being judged, you have taken the very courageous step of writing in with your question. Second, it sounds like the ... Read More
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Animal-Assisted Therapy: Does It Work with Stuffed Animals? November 1, 2012 . 15 Comments
Integrating live animals into the therapeutic process has been gaining recognition as a viable and effective approach in a clinical setting. Equine-assisted therapy is a widely popular ... Read More
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How to Get Children to Open Up About Sexual Abuse October 25, 2012 . 18 Comments
One of the reasons many children do not tell anyone about being sexually abused is because they fear that their loved ones will not believe them. Often, their abuser is a friend or family ... Read More
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Link Between Childhood Sexual Abuse and Auditory Hallucinations May 7, 2012 . 6 Comments
There are a number of different experiences that can cause a child to develop maladaptive coping tendencies. Children who are emotionally or physically abused, neglected, or raised in extremely ... Read More
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The Path to Safety: Treating Dissociation with Movement
April 6, 2012 .
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Psychotherapists and clients who are working with issues of dissociation talk about being grounded a lot. What we usually mean by grounded is the experience of feeling present and aware ... Read More
