"Traumatized people suffer damage to the basic structures of the self." - Judith Herman
Many individuals who seek help in managing their relationships express feeling emotionally stuck- responding over and over to situations and people in ways that increase feelings of anxiety, frustration, hopelessness, and anger. Despite knowing, logically, their responses are not helpful, they are unable to act in any other way.
Have you ever described your interactions with others in this way: "There is a part of me that thinks..." or "It was like a part of me felt..."Or do you sometimes feel as if two parts are at odds with one another pulling you in two different directions? Therapy can help to sort out those parts that interfere in your efforts to find fulfillment in relationships.
Have you ever described your interactions with others in this way: "There is a part of me that thinks..." or "It was like a part of me felt..."Or do you sometimes feel as if two parts are at odds with one another pulling you in two different directions? Therapy can help to sort out those parts that interfere in your efforts to find fulfillment in relationships.
Every person has a self that is made up of various 'parts'. Sometimes a part becomes emotionally wounded when a person experiences neglect or abuse as a child. In adulthood, the wounded part stores feelings of anxiety, confusion, sadness, or anger until they become triggered, meaning hurts from the past feel as if they are happening in the present.
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Have you ever felt surprised, confused, or ashamed by your actions after you 'cooled off' and were able to reflect back on a situation? This just means that a part was feeling rejected or emotionally unsafe and reacted in order to protect you. It is NOT a reflection of you as a whole person, but just a PART of you.
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Therapy CAN help you to heal your wounded part(s) and feel more in control of your relationships. Contact me at 631-836-3027 to discuss how this therapy approach may benefit you. I OFFER VIRTUAL & INPERSON SESSIONS
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Have you ever felt surprised, confused, or ashamed by your actions after you 'cooled off' and were able to reflect back on a situation? This just means that a part was feeling rejected or emotionally unsafe and reacted in order to protect you. It is NOT a reflection of you as a whole person, but just a PART of you.
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Therapy CAN help you to heal your wounded part(s) and feel more in control of your relationships. Contact me at 631-836-3027 to discuss how this therapy approach may benefit you. I OFFER VIRTUAL & INPERSON SESSIONS