Tag Archives: Psychotherapy

Throwback Thursday: Is Suffering Optional?

Posted on September 24, 2015 by Dr. Kathleen Young

Welcome back to Treating Trauma and revisiting older posts on Thursdays! Today I am sharing some thoughts about trauma and suffering. Is Suffering Optional? Originally posted on June 30, 2009 My title is prompted by the oft repeated phrase:  Pain … Continue reading →

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Mindful Monday: Love

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Dr. Kathleen Young

Love took me surprise one day while hiking up a hill. Someone created this reminder for all who looked down below. Unexpected love in the middle of the (seemingly) empty desert. Definitely a mindful moment! It also reminded me of … Continue reading →

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Breaking Silence: Talking about Trauma

Posted on July 26, 2014 by Dr. Kathleen Young

Talking about trauma: as is so often the case in healing, it is a matter of when, how and to whom. Continue reading →

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Treating Trauma and the Therapeutic Frame

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Dr. Kathleen Young

A reader asks about the therapeutic value of in between session contact with clients with complex trauma. Continue reading →

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Avoidance and Trauma Therapy

Posted on July 18, 2014 by Dr. Kathleen Young

Avoidance is an understandable response to trauma and a vicious cycle. Continue reading →

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