Can Human Goodness Sustain in the Face of Hate and Killing?
October 28, 2018
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We know that the answer is yes. We also know that it is often hard to see this in an atmosphere of divisiveness, projected evil,
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
Category: Trauma
When Separated Children are Reunited with Parents: Understanding and Easing Reactions
July 13, 2018
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There are few parents who have been separated from their children who don’t visualize and anticipate scenes of joyous reunion. While that may be possible
Family Sharing vs. Family Secrets
November 3, 2017
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When it comes to families, it is not what happens that levels the greatest blow-it’s not talking about what happens. Be it loss, traumatic events,
Protect the Children: Change the Legacy of Fear and Violence
July 13, 2016
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There is collective fear and suffering in our nation. In our cities, there have been too many shootings of black men, police officers and innocent
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
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
Superstitions: Coping with Uncertainty
May 27, 2014
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Are you superstitious? Do you knock on wood? Wear a lucky jersey when your favorite team plays? Believe deaths occur in three’s or use your
The Ohio Kidnapping Case:The Moral Injury of Witnessing Atrocity
May 16, 2013
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In the past two weeks it has been difficult to be anywhere without reading or hearing about the Ohio Kidnapping, 10 year captivity, sexual abuse,
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