Bisexuality and Trauma
LGBTQ, Shame, TraumaA recent study found the following concerning bisexuals and trauma:
Bisexual people to be more likely to report certain types of trauma and serious psychological distress than heterosexual, gay or lesbian individuals
Bisexual individuals…
The Pigeon Coop: Unwanted identities, being a sissy, anger, and shame
LGBTQ, Shame, TraumaJoey was 7 years old and was raised in the Deep South. He grew up with both parents and had several sisters. As a child, Joey was tortured by the boys in the neighborhood and at school. They were always calling him a “ sissy ” or a “mama’s…
Tips for Dealing with Childhood Trauma as an Adult
Anxiety, Depression, TraumaThe latest research shows that childhood trauma is linked to anxiety, depression, and relationship issues in adulthood. Early childhood issues may impact the functionality of brain structures such as the hippocampus and alter neurobiological…
What Is Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy?
Anxiety, Depression, Shame, TraumaWhat may sound like a bit of a tongue twister is actually a very simple and effective psychotherapy method that uses the theories and practices of analytical psychology. It is also sometimes referred as psychodynamic therapy.These practices…