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The tragic consequences of cognitive ("talk") therapy for victims of trauma

I recently read Matterhorn by Karl Marlantes, a novel based on his horrific experiences in Vietnam in 1969. In one day alone, he lost...

Loss of hope, loss of innocence: YouTube star examines childhood trauma

Prominent photographer Mark Laita gave up his career to conduct hundreds of interviews on YouTube with the most broken individuals in our...

Profound quote from a client: The journey of healing

A client said something today about herself that I think profoundly reflects the human experience, and how that relates to healing from...

Trauma in the cradle (or womb)?

The EMDR early trauma protocol recognizes that the foundations for emotional dysregulation and other symptoms of traumatic experience are...

Trauma and addiction

NOTE: The article I refer to in this post can be accessed with the link below the post. Let's just say it: I have rarely ever had a...

After losing a loved one, the holidays can be hard

Anniversaries and especially the holidays can be a difficult time for family grieving the loss of a loved one. There are types of grief...

After an abortion (Not a political post!!!)

There are many reasons for difficult emotions following an induced abortion. And they don't fit into neat, fake categories that people...

CDC: Childhood trauma linked to physical illness and addiction

It was already known from the classic ACE study (Adverse Childhood Experiences) that those with childhood trauma are at a vastly...

Why do men rarely seek treatment for traumatic experiences?

The usual generalized responses about "male culture" are critical and insulting, portraying men as shame-filled fakes, who are fearful of...

EMDR, Bodywork, Mindfulness, and the healing of trauma

After the 9/11 terror attacks, the NYC government prepared a plan to provide for thousands of therapy-seekers. They assembled a dream...