Internal Family Systems and Trauma
Internal Family Systems, Therapeutic Modalities, Trauma, Family B. Peter Monson, ACMHC Internal Family Systems, Therapeutic Modalities, Trauma, Family B. Peter Monson, ACMHC

Internal Family Systems and Trauma

Why do stories matter for our trauma? Across every culture, no matter the period in time, we find evidence of humans telling stories. Why? Many theories hold this as a way to pass down information and morals to the next generation as a form of a database, continually absorbing information as it moves along, adapting and conforming to the needs of the next generation. I hold that another reason we tell stories is for a critical need as well: to process trauma.

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Ask A Therapist: Will My Therapist Have To Tell My Parents When I Cut Myself?
Ask a Therapist, Ask Julie, Depression, Family, Parenting, Relationships, Teens Dr. Julie Hanks, PhD, LCSW Ask a Therapist, Ask Julie, Depression, Family, Parenting, Relationships, Teens Dr. Julie Hanks, PhD, LCSW

Ask A Therapist: Will My Therapist Have To Tell My Parents When I Cut Myself?

Many teenagers wonder what therapists are required to tell parents. The fact that your parents are taking you to therapy to get help tells me that they are concerned about you, that they care about you, and that they acknowledge that you are in pain and need professional help.

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Technology Has Changed You!!!

Technology Has Changed You!!!

According to a recent study conducted by the market research group Nielsen, American adults average 11 hours per day reading, listening, surfing, posting, or interacting with media. Find solutions and ideas for counteracting the negative effects of excessive social media us on families.

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Am I an Empath?
Emotional Health, Empathy, Family, Friendship, Mental Health Dr. Julie Hanks, PhD, LCSW Emotional Health, Empathy, Family, Friendship, Mental Health Dr. Julie Hanks, PhD, LCSW

Am I an Empath?

An empath is often described as one who identifies with another person’s emotions as if they were their own. This personality trait goes beyond the usual definitions of relating to others. For example, being sympathetic is merely understanding another’s experience. Empathy moves beyond this definition, where somebody feels for or with another person.

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4 Reasons Why Successful Men May Make Horrible Husbands

4 Reasons Why Successful Men May Make Horrible Husbands

You can’t change yesterday, but you can certainly change today. And more importantly, tomorrow and your future by being home and totally “present” tonight!

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Tips for Parents of LGBTQIA Youth

Tips for Parents of LGBTQIA Youth

If you are a parent of an LGBTQIA youth moving towards accepting your child's identity read this to learn the importance of familial support to LGBTQIA youth as well as practical actions to support your child through this moment.

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Give the Gift of Love

Give the Gift of Love

While there are many parenting books, there is not one way to parent a child. Children are unique, and therefore, need to be parented in different ways. What works for you may not work for your sister or your neighbor.

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