Tag Archives: Physical Abuse

#TBT: What is Trauma?

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?

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

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

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What about Interdependence?

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

May is Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month. Continue reading

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