As a retired psychiatrist reflecting on a life of treating broken bodies, spirits and souls, I have had the extraordinary privilege to learn from my past experience, both successes and…
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The Trap of Forgiveness
In Volume 2 of Engaging Multiple Personalities, there is a discussion entitled “The Trap of Forgiveness” which is directed to therapists counseling DID patients: “Therapy must be practical. It must…
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Avoid Retraumatization
The sad and terrible truth is that people prefer to simply ignore the depth of horror that the abuse of children entails. They find it easier to dismiss stories, memories,…
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On being a supportive spouse/partner
This is a lightly edited response to a question posed by a spouse about alters coming out far more at night than during the day: In Volume 1 of Engaging…
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Grounding Exercises and Working with Flashbacks
All my postings are general comments, and must not be construed as treatment instructions for any specific individual. Should you choose to consider any of my suggestions, you must first…
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