The Unyielding Power of Resilience: Rising from Betrayal and Trauma

Life’s journey is rife with challenges, and for many, the road includes encounters with betrayal and trauma that can shatter the very core of one’s being. Yet, amidst the darkness, there exists a beacon of hope—the remarkable power of resilience. This article delves into the transformative journey of overcoming betrayal and trauma, highlighting the indomitable strength of the human spirit.… Read More The Unyielding Power of Resilience: Rising from Betrayal and Trauma

January 18, 2024 Linda C J TurnerLeave a comment

The Family Tree

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Fixating on Demons

Dombek makes this case elegantly, and by heavy implication: If you are strongly averse to something, won’t you inevitably have trouble recognizing it within yourself? The religious fear of evil can itself lead to evil—a desire to protect unborn children, for instance, can cause a callous disregard for women’s lives. The fear of being inconsistent… Read More Fixating on Demons

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Gold Standard Therapies

PTSD treatments generally fall into two broad categories: past-focused and present-focused (or their combination) [4]. Past-focused PTSD models ask clients to explore their trauma in detail to promote “working through” or processing of painful memories, emotions, beliefs and/or body sensations about the trauma. In contrast, present-focused PTSD models focus on psychoeducation and coping skills to… Read More Gold Standard Therapies

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Effects of early life trauma

The number of children who experience neglect or abuse is high—about ten out of every thousand children in the United States in 2008.29 Identifying and helping these children is especially difficult unless there are bruises or physical injuries. The effects of early life attachment can lie dormant in the brain until later life. The impact of… Read More Effects of early life trauma

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You are a Work in Progress

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Inner Child Work

Inner child work is any form of self discovery that helps you access the child you once were, along with the experiences and emotions that child was taught to repress.

May 15, 2021 Linda C J TurnerLeave a comment

Grown Up Wounded Child

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Individual and Marital Therapy with Narcissists | Psychology Today

Although narcissism is difficult to treat, progress can be made over time. Even weekly sessions over a shorter term can yield benefits. Patients’ functioning and adaptation to reality can improve through gaining some control over their defenses and by working through past trauma (Masterson, 2004). They can learn to manage their anger, rage, and impulsivity.… Read More Individual and Marital Therapy with Narcissists | Psychology Today

April 9, 2021 Linda C J TurnerLeave a comment