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Weathering Fear and Anxiety in the Aftermath of Hurricane Sandy November 13, 2012 . 4 Comments
Much of the East Coast just lived through Hurricane Sandy and then a no-name Nor’easter—Nor’easters are anonymous, even though their destruction is real. The high winds, storm surges, ... Read More
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Forgiveness or Denial? The Answer is Key to Healing November 12, 2012 . 13 Comments
People who are depressed due to childhood trauma often tell me they don’t want to blame their parents; they think it’s healthier to forgive them. They may even tell me their spiritual ... Read More
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‘Just Like Me’: When Parents See Children As Reflections of Themselves November 8, 2012 . 7 Comments
When parents view their child’s “problematic” behavior, attitudes, or troubles as a reflection of them, it can be a terrible blow to the ego. For parents with positive self-feelings, ... Read More
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Grief, Depression, and Adjustment for Daughters of Women with Breast Cancer October 31, 2012 . 4 Comments
The relationship between a mother and her daughter is unique. When a mother receives a diagnosis of breast cancer, the bond can change forever. The impact of a life-threatening issue and ... Read More
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Research Seeks Honest Answers to Sensitive Questions October 26, 2012 . 15 Comments
The study of adult sexual behavior has many important implications. Understanding what predicts certain sexual patterns, such as promiscuity and unprotected sex, can lead to methods to ... Read More
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How to Get Children to Open Up About Sexual Abuse October 25, 2012 . 18 Comments
One of the reasons many children do not tell anyone about being sexually abused is because they fear that their loved ones will not believe them. Often, their abuser is a friend or family ... Read More
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Managing Anger Can Bring Relationships Closer October 23, 2012 . 8 Comments
Anger is unavoidable. When it manifests in intimate relationships, the outcome can be less than rewarding. But in a recent article, Utah family and marriage therapist Jonathan Decker gives ... Read More
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New Program Helps Sexual Abuse Survivors with HIV/AIDS October 22, 2012 . 8 Comments
A disproportionately high number of childhood sexual abuse (CSA) survivors have HIV/AIDS. It is well established that survivors of CSA are at risk for numerous negative physical and mental ... Read More
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The Therapeutic Relationship: a Blueprint October 22, 2012 . 6 Comments
As therapists, we take journeys with our clients. We embark on long trips to uncover and discover the past and imagine possible futures. In the case of people who have been victims of ... Read More
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Part II: The Challenges of Leaving an Abusive Relationship October 19, 2012 . 17 Comments
Editor’s note: This is the second of two articles exploring intimate partner violence in observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. On Oct. 12, we examined the effects of intimate ... Read More
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Bystanders to Violence: The Child Witness October 18, 2012 . 14 Comments
Last month, we talked about violence—bullies, victims, and bystanders. I wrote: “What happens to the bystander? The bystander takes in a portion of this poison too, whether or ... Read More
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Adjusting to Uncertain Times: Shame, Dread, and Doubt October 18, 2012 . 6 Comments
It was getting dark and the trail was obviously leading nowhere. After shimmying over one more felled redwood tree obstructing my way, I found my precious trail had now evaporated into ... Read More
