Shame

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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