Developing a Post-Trauma Identity-Who Am I Now?
May 9, 2015
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We are the story we tell ourselves about ourselves. Traumatic events disrupt out story and assault our sense of self. They leave us asking: Who
Dr. Suzanne B. Phillips
Licensed Psychologist, Psychoanalyst, Diplomate in Group Psychology, Certified Group Therapist, Author, Radio Host and Media Consultant Covering a Wide Range of Psychological Topics
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Missing a Loved One on Thanksgiving: A Way of Grieving
November 25, 2014
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Thanksgiving, which is celebrated in this country across cultures, religions, ethnicity, geography and socio-economic levels, is an emotional mile marker. It brings to the table
Surviving and Succeeding in Face of Uncertainty: Six Strategies
April 30, 2013
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Events like Covid-19, presidential elections and civil unrest assault us with the uncertainties of life. Such events undermine our necessary denial that life is predictable,
When Injury Disrupts Exercise: Five Ways to Reduce Stress
March 21, 2013
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There is considerable evidence that exercise benefits our mental health. Research suggests that in addition to improving memory, lifting mood, moderating depression, and reducing attention
The Family Story of Trauma: Ways to Change the Legacy
February 17, 2013
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Whether in the past or the present, a traumatic event experienced by one or all members of a family, impacts the entire family system. Be
Understanding Anger in the Aftermath of Trauma and Disaster
January 22, 2013
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“Is Anyone Else Angry?” Trauma theorists tell us that while traumatic events are in themselves physically and emotionally assaultive, it is often the emotions suffered
Recognizing and Understanding Depression After Trauma
August 9, 2012
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Disaster and trauma studies often focus on identifying the incidence of PTSD as the sequel to traumatic events. Early interventions with those affected after a
The Psychological Importance of “Our Stuff”
August 2, 2012
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Well beyond the necessities and somewhere between collecting and hoarding…we all have ‘stuff.’ Be it the toy truck, the pasta bowl, the piano, the silver
Does Hope Really Make a Difference? Scientific Findings
July 26, 2012
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Almost everyone has some experience with hope: We hope for the best. We hang on to hope. We despair when we lose hope. It would seem
Important Validation for the Aftermath of Adult Trauma
July 12, 2012
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Many people face a traumatic event in adult life. Be it a serious car accident, combat, rape, a natural disaster or the loss of a