“The Hunger Games”: Some Suggestions For Parents
April 4, 2012
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The new film, “The Hunger Games,” based on the novel by Suzanne Collins, has outstripped Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax as the top grossing film this
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
Narrating Healing: From No Words To Your Words
March 15, 2012
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“Trauma defies language; it resists being communicated” Central to healing in the aftermath of a traumatic event is the transformation of trauma’s unspeakable imprint to
Why Can’t We Speak About Rape? Finding a Voice
February 9, 2012
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According to a telephone survey of a nationally representative sample of 16,507 adults, nearly one in five women has been a victim of rape or
Virginia Tech Then and Again: Healing After Trauma
December 10, 2011
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We catch our breath as we hear that Virginia Tech has once again faced a shooting and the violent deaths of two people on campus.
The Penn State Scandal: The Complicated Impact on Victims of Child Sexual Abuse
November 16, 2011
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As the Penn State Sexual Scandal continues to unfold and dominate the media, people everywhere are expressing shock, anger, anguish and loss. College Football, a
Why Am I Anxious About the 10th Anniversary? Some Reasons
September 7, 2011
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If you are feeling anxious about the upcoming 10th Anniversary of 9/11 — you are not alone. Nationally and internationally the world is focusing on
Men and the Danger of Hidden Depression
May 25, 2011
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In the past few years we have had too many talented men die by suicide. In 2014 the world lost Robin Williams to suicide and
The Death of Bin Laden: Looking Backwards to Heal Forwards
May 3, 2011
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The news of Bin Laden’s death has erupted on national and international levels in a mix of feelings. Attached to the thrill of justice served
Why We Blame: Uses and Misuses
April 25, 2011
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To err is human. To blame seems to be human also. We blame nature, we blame God, we blame our enemies, our spouses and ourselves.
Teen Cutting and Self-Injury: Why Do They Do This?
March 23, 2011
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A concerned parent commented to one of my blogs “Could My Teen Commit Suicide?” by describing his 14 year old daughter who had begun cutting herself.