Vicarious trauma is a term to describe the reaction of people helpers in hearing their client's trauma stories. Vicarious trauma changes the people helpers' view about themselves, others and the world. It alters the sense of security, ability to trust others, self-esteem, capacity for connection and ability to ...
Date Posted: February 9, 2021
Categories: Self-Care / Self Compassion
Written By:
Rose
Feb 6 Categories: Sexual Problems / Sex Therapy Written By:
Dr. Martha Tara Lee
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Jan 26
Categories: Life Purpose / Meaning / Inner-Guidance, Mindfulness, Self-Care / ...
Written By:
Dr Oberdan Marianetti
When Sam was a child, his father would drink and then come home and smash the house. From his bed, he could hear his mother crying. His mother would crawl into Sam’s bed at night and cry. Sam was confused. He didn’t know how to help his mother, and he felt scared ...
Jan 8
Categories: Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues, Complex PTSD, Emotional Abuse, ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
Randy had been married for three years to someone that he thought was faithful. He felt that they had a great relationship, and he didn’t see any problems that were out of the ordinary for couples. He was shocked when he saw a notification come on his wife’s cell phone ...
Jan 8
Categories: Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions, Complex PTSD, Divorce / ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
Lila was a woman who did not believe in divorce. ...
Jan 8
Categories: Divorce / Divorce Adjustment, Emotional Abuse, Ending a relationship ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
Most of us have a certain sense of safety and control over our bodies. After a sexual assault, ...
Jan 8
Categories: Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues, Anxiety, Complex PTSD, Emotional ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
Riley had tried everything to work it out with her husband, Dave. They had gone to couples counselling, and she had tried to be flexible with his needs. It seemed like no matter how hard she tried; he wasn’t happy. She felt anxious and trapped in her marriage. As much ...
Jan 8
Categories: Child Development, Divorce / Divorce Adjustment, Grief, Loss, ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
April was struggling with depression ...
Jan 8
Categories: Abortion, Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues, Anxiety, Complex PTSD, ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
When stressed, the drive for success or chaos ensues, we might forget about our mental health. We might be so busy striving or surviving that we aren’t in check with how we are feeling emotionally, physically or psychologically. So how can you tell if you are out of balance?
Jan 8
Categories: Abortion, Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues, Anxiety, Emotional Abuse, ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
Sara had been unhappy in her relationship for the last six months. Her boyfriend would stay out until six am in the morning and then come home drunk. She was often afraid that something terrible had happened to him. She would tell him her concerns, but he would dismiss her or yell ...
Jan 8
Categories: Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions, Divorce / Divorce Adjustment, ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
Riley was feeling troubled about her current work situation. Because of COVID-19, she had to work longer hours ...
Jan 8
Categories: Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions, Life Purpose / Meaning / ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
Ryan never believed in therapy. He felt that it was for people with severe mental illness, and that was not him. He also did not think that it was masculine ...
Jan 8
Categories: Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues, Adjusting to Change / Life ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
Sherrie had just settled into her new flat without her husband. The divorce was a civil one, and the financial settlement left both parties secure. Despite having what she needed financially, she couldn’t shake the feeling of abandonment ...
Jan 8
Categories: Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions, Divorce / Divorce Adjustment, ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
Andrew came home in a huff. How could his new admin, Rita, be such an idiot? She had messed up his busy schedule, and now he was late for dinner with his wife, Suzy. Suzy was upset because she felt like Andrew was late because he didn’t value ...
Jan 8
Categories: Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions, Anxiety, Self-Care / Self ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
Angela would get anxious hours before she had her EMDR ...
Jan 8
Categories: Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues, Adjusting to Change / Life ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel