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: Unspeakable Loss
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
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
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 Loss of A Child to Suicide: Complicated Pain
January 14, 2014
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The loss of a child is an unspeakable trauma. When that death is caused by suicide, the pain becomes more complicated. There are 39,000 deaths
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,
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
Coping with the Holidays: Family Bonds and Family Binds
December 21, 2012
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While many may aspire to a Hallmark Holiday Season, the reality is that the holiday season involves real people in real families doing the best
Connecticut Catastrophe: How Do You Face The Loss of Children?
December 14, 2012
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One of our necessary beliefs is that children are safe in school with their teachers. One of the reassurances we make to our little ones