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Do you prefer your own company? You're not alone. Watch @susancain's classic TED Talk about why we should celebrate introverts: https://t.co/J5SumyOri2 pic.twitter.com/kmJXNCB9Hp — TED Talks (@TEDTalks) July 2, 2018
Myth : Psychotherapy is mostly just talk.
Therapy isn’t passive. Scenes in novels and TV shows where therapists just listen to clients vent, nod their heads in approval, and mirror back the same words are stereotypes. Are those cases in fiction where therapists interpret clients’ experiences for them instead of eliciting a client’s own interpretations. With today’s cutting-edge therapies, clinicians are trained…
Traumatic memories stay fragmented
http://www.wndu.com/home/headlines/Surviving-sexual-abuse-why-sweeping-it-under-the-rug-causes-problems-318293291.html Dr. Leonard explains that traumatic memories stay fragmented because of the psychological state in a moment of panic. Those memories cannot be stored in long-term memory until there’s a cohesive “narrative” of what happened. Leonard says talking to a therapist or addressing the situation calmly and emphatically can help consolidate that memory so it…
Increased Sexual Risks In Adults Over 45
Childhood sexual abuse of boys often leads to relationship breakdowns in later life with a difficulty forming new stable relationships. Researchers Find Increased Sexual Risks In Adults Over 45 | Psychology Today Negative consequences, stemming from sexual activity, due to stigma, socioeconomic disadvantages, and lack of sexual resources, are not limited to the younger set….
Government sets out how it will respond to historical state abuse inquiry
Minister for State Services Chris Hipkins said he would lead the Crown’s response to the inquiry. Setting out the principles was an important step in rebuilding trust between the government and those abused while in state care, he said. “This is an incredibly important matter. The government is determined to take action in a transparent,…
Does online therapy work ?
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2017/feb/12/online-therapy-thousands-but-does-it-work Marc Bush, chief policy adviser at Young Minds, said that while online counselling services are valuable, “they shouldn’t replace face-to-face therapy with a trained professional. If a young person is struggling, we would encourage them to talk to their GP in the first instance, or to contact an established service like The Mix, Childline…