Tag Archives: Physical Abuse

#TBT: What is Trauma?

Posted on August 21, 2014 by Dr. Kathleen Young

Happy Thursday! Today I want to revisit a foundational post and a good starting place for further exploration of Treating Trauma. What is Trauma? originally posted on April 8, 2009 What do  therapists mean when we talk about trauma? One … Continue reading →

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What Causes Dissociative Identity Disorder?

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Dr. Kathleen Young

I’ve talked about the diagnostic criteria for dissociative identity disorder (DID), identity disruption and amnesia. What causes DID? How is it related to trauma? These are the topics I’d like to tackle next. If you are questioning whether DID is true … Continue reading →

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Eating Disorder Therapy: Moving Beyond The Surface

Posted on February 26, 2011 by Dr. Kathleen Young

Eating Disorder therapy and recovery involves understanding the meaning of eating disorder behaviors. Continue reading →

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What about Interdependence?

Posted on July 21, 2010 by Dr. Kathleen Young

Interdependence stems from secure attachments in childhood and combines elements of dependence and independence. Continue reading →

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Borderline Personality Disorder: Awareness Brings Hope

Posted on May 8, 2010 by Dr. Kathleen Young

May is Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month. Continue reading →

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