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judytherapyspot
Nov 17, 20242 min read
Trauma and Dissociation
Barbara is a 70-year-old woman whose husband of 45 years is fighting both cancer and diabetes. She is resentful since she is aware that...
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judytherapyspot
Oct 22, 20241 min read
Broken Record
Another skill needed to enforce clear boundaries is the DBT skill, “broken record.” Years ago, a scratched or broken record reiterated...
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judytherapyspot
Sep 18, 20241 min read
Setting Boundaries with Diplomacy
Most people have difficulty setting boundaries while simultaneously remaining friendly and polite. Dialelectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)...
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judytherapyspot
Sep 11, 20242 min read
Boundaries: The Key to Healthy Relationships
Secure boundaries are essential to protect properties and maintain the national security of a country. This is also true in maintaining...
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judytherapyspot
Sep 4, 20242 min read
Superheros within us
“A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor,” is a quote from Franklin D. Roosevelt. Rough seas cultivate the necessary ability to become a...
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judytherapyspot
Aug 25, 20242 min read
Amygdala and Time
One of the triggers activating the amygdala to imminent danger is time. The amygdala records the age of when the trauma occurred and...
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judytherapyspot
Aug 15, 20243 min read
Creating Insight Alleviates the Intensity of Emotions
Psychoeducation is an intervention that in certain cases provides a permanent cure for a client who struggles with feelings of...
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judytherapyspot
May 1, 20246 min read
EMDR for Gambling Addiction
Barbara came into the EMDR therapist’s office stricken with grief since her spouse died four years ago. Despite having passed the...
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judytherapyspot
Mar 26, 20243 min read
Your Body is Your Best Friend
The automatic reaction people have towards trauma is fear that their body will fail them. They perceive their body as their enemy as...
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judytherapyspot
Mar 21, 20242 min read
Becoming Empowered Through the Manipulation of Flashbacks
Traumatic flashbacks are very distressing since victims continue to relive their nightmares. Therefore, trauma therapy helps alleviate...
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