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Loving-Kindness Meditation Helps Me Forgive September 13, 2013 . 3 Comments
My story begins with childhood, which was fraught with difficulty, through a tumultuous adolescence and young adulthood. Looking back all the things that happened, I wonder how I made through ... Read More
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Negative Affect Might Predict Sexual Trauma-Related PTSD August 30, 2013 . 3 Comments
Survivors of sexual assault are often traumatized as a result of the violence perpetrated against them. But not all survivors develop posttraumatic stress (PTSD). In fact, a large majority ... Read More
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Men with Childhood Stress Prefer Women with More Body Fat August 6, 2013 . 9 Comments
According to the results of a recent study, men who have experienced childhood maltreatment and stress prefer romantic partners who are heavy rather than thin. Jason M. Fletcher of the ... Read More
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Taking a Closer Look at the Cycle of Violence Theory July 10, 2013 . 4 Comments
The cycle of violence theory suggests that patterns of violence experienced in childhood will repeat in adulthood. For instance, victims of violence and maltreatment will continue that ... Read More
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Exploring Links between Attachment, Personality, and Violence July 9, 2013 . 2 Comments
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is reported by nearly one quarter of all women in committed relationships. Although research has shown that women are more likely to experience negative ... Read More
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Efforts to Reduce Abuse in Adulthood Should Begin in Childhood July 9, 2013 . 2 Comments
There are numerous studies on childhood abuse and the negative outcomes of such events. Childhood sexual abuse, physical abuse, emotional abuse, maltreatment, neglect, and other forms of ... Read More
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New Study Examines Risk of Partner Abuse during Pregnancy July 8, 2013 . 2 Comments
Women face a number of risk factors during pregnancy that can potentially harm them or their unborn children. But one of the most dangerous risks is that of abuse and death at the hands ... Read More
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Wounded Attachment: Relationships of Survivors of Childhood Sexual Assault June 27, 2013 . 206 Comments
In my work with adult survivors of sexual assault, I am beginning to notice a pattern of behavior that I have termed “wounded attachment.” The impact of childhood sexual assault has ... Read More
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Childhood Sexual Abuse Increases Risk of Cancer in Adulthood June 26, 2013 . 5 Comments
It has been well established that adverse childhood experiences (ACE) result in negative outcomes. People who have experienced neglect, emotional abuse, domestic violence, childhood sexual ... Read More
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Recovering from Narcissistic Abuse, Part II: The No-Contact Rule June 18, 2013 . 149 Comments
In my previous article, I touched on the subject of narcissistic abuse recovery. I decided to write a second article as a follow-up for individuals who wish to explore further how to move ... Read More
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Recovering from Narcissistic Abuse, Part I: Blindsided June 7, 2013 . 372 Comments
We often hear the term “narcissist,” but what does it mean? From my vantage point as a psychotherapist, I work with many individuals who are leaving and healing from relationships, ... Read More
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Complex PTSD: Response to Prolonged Trauma June 5, 2013 . 146 Comments
Posttraumatic stress (PTSD) can severely interfere with functioning, resulting in intrusive memories, depression, disrupted sleep, anxiety, and avoidance of situations that bring back ... Read More