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Judith Herman’s Three Stages of Recovering from Trauma
Psychiatrist and Author, Judith Herman has outlined three stages of recovering from trauma and PTSD in therapy in a useful model.  With this model healing from trauma can be designated into three distinct stages.  Stage one is the establishment of safety.  The work being done at this stage involves regaining a sense of safety and...
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There are so many forms of gambling accessible today, making it easier than ever for those looking for the quick rush that can go along with a gambling win. Growing in popularity, casinos are no longer just for Las Vegas. These gambling institutions are popping up in towns all over the country, making it easier...
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The Correlation Between OnlyFans and a Porn and Sex Addiction Since its inception in 2016, OnlyFans has revolutionized the market for creators designing exclusive, personalized content.  The flexibility and lucrativeness of the platform have led to a shift over the years, with OnlyFans consisting mostly of adult performers providing sexual content for a fee.  Today,...
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Internal Family Systems (IFS) is an approach to psychotherapy that recognizes each individual is comprised of subpersonalities, working together to drive your thoughts and behaviors.  In a perfect world all of these inner parts are working together efficiently to create a healthy balance.  However, when a trauma is experienced, resulting in pain and struggle for...
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Betrayal can have a tremendous, and lasting, impact on a person.  In this situation an individual’s trust has been violated by a person or institution that is important in their life.  While this type of betrayal trauma can be caused by anyone, in childhood this is most often caused by a parental figure or caregiver. ...
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Neuroplasticity refers to the brain’s ability to adapt, forming new connections and pathways to change how its circuits are wired.  The term neuroplasticity describes a change in neural activity and behavioral response.  It is often used as an umbrella term referring to brain change and adaptation that takes place over time.  This can be a...
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Whippets, kratom, delta8 and 9 and other synthetic substances that can give a quick high are easily accessible at smoke shops and gas stations.  The ease of finding these items can lead users to think that using them must be safe.  However, this couldn’t be further from the truth.  What are Synthetic Substances and What...
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A social atom is comprised of the most important and significant people in our lives at a given point in time.  These people can include family members, friends, colleagues, and noteworthy acquaintances.  This is often shown through concentric circles representing how close each person is within your social network.  Therapists can use this information as...
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Assessing Risk with Joiner’s Interpersonal Theory of Suicide Thomas Joiner, author of ‘Why People Die By Suicide’, is well-known for his Interpersonal Psychological Theory of Suicide.  This model has been a great tool at assessing risk for those considering suicide.  The theory behind Joiner’s model is that those who kill themselves must not only have...
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Richard Bartle, a professor and game researcher in the multi-player online game industry, has broken down player motivation into four categories in the Bartle Test of Psychology.  These include achievers, explorers, socializers and killers.  The theory is that most video gamers fall into one of these categories.  Through careful player research using Bartle’s model, you...
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