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Jo Watson Interviews Cathy Wield, Author of “Unshackled Mind”

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I had already gained the insight that my original emotional crisis back in1994, was not in fact the beginning of what was later diagnosed as severe treatment resistant depression, but a completely understandable reaction to the then current circumstances and my childhood trauma. At the end of 2001, I had a temporary reprieve.

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Being in a Relationship with an Adult Child of an Alcoholic

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Amy Eden, the auther of “The Kind Self Healing Book”, offers her unique insights into navigating the waters of being in love with an adult child of an alcoholic, or “ACoAs.” Partners of ACoAs often feel confused by emotional shutdowns or intense reactions and benefit from understanding these childhood-rooted patterns.

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How the Psychosocial Approach Provides an Alternative to the Biomedical Model

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Financial disadvantage, unemployment, low income, low education or low material standard of living directly impacts mental health. It is important to educate people on how to process the pain in a constructive manner, how to give oneself more options or how to find more options in scarce circumstances.

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The Ouija Board and the Skeptic

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Broader, community through education. Martin Teicher, a neuroscientist renowned for his work on childhood trauma, has demonstrated how exposure to stress and trauma during critical developmental periods can physically alter the structure and function of the brain. Reach out as best you can to the persons natural self.

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How Mad Studies and the Psychological Humanities are Changing Mental Health: An Interview with Narrative Psychiatrist Bradley Lewis

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Terms like “broken brain,” “childhood trauma,” “unresolved grief,” and “family dysfunction” come to mind. So, the question becomes: what kind of foundational education would benefit both the mainstream and peer workers? This heightened awareness leads him to a breakdown.

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What is Family of Origin Therapy?

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Key Takeaways: Self-Awareness is Foundational: Understanding your emotional patterns and core beliefs is the crucial first step in personal growth. Consistent Effort Drives Change: Personal growth is an ongoing process that requires dedication and self-compassion. Some simply say, “something feels off.”

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The Trauma Craze: How the Expansion of Trauma Diagnoses Fueled Victimhood Culture

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Other influential figures like Patricia Resick and Charles Marmar emphasized the importance of addressing both objective events and the subjective experience of trauma. Similarly, efforts to enhance the climate of respect and accountability in the military have helped to stabilize and even reduce the rates of sexual assault in some branches.