The Psychological Abuse of Gaslighting
In the past year or so, the term gaslighting has received an increase in attention and use. So what exactly is it? Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation that creates doubt in the person who is the recipient of the abuse. The term itself is rooted in a...
Another School Year Ending, Another Summer Starting
Time sure does fly by. It feels like just yesterday the school year was beginning. Now, here we are: The school year is soon coming to a close. While some students are happy and some are sad (most likely at the thought of not seeing their friends every day!), parents...
Different Types of Trauma: Small ‘t’ versus Large ‘T’
Trauma is a deeply disturbing event that infringes upon an individual’s sense of control and may reduce their capacity to integrate the situation or circumstances into their current reality. When most people think about trauma, they tend to think about those who...
You’re Angry? So What’s Really Going On?
“I feel angry.” “But how do you really feel?” “Angry.” Part of my work with patients involves increasing understanding of emotions and emotional responses. A recent post that I wrote examined the importance of becoming more aware...