Resiliency
There are a variety of meanings to the word resilient. My personal research (doctoral dissertation) that I have conducted looked at a variety of factors
APA: Sexual Abuse
Here is valuable info about sexual abuse by the APA. -Dr. P http://www.apa.org/topics/sexual-abuse/index.aspx
Domestic Violence
Here is one educated woman’s account of why domestic violence partners do not leave their abusers. -Dr. P http://www.ted.com/talks/leslie_morgan_steiner_why_domestic_violence_victims_don_t_leave.html
APA: How Therapy Works
The American Psychological Association posts educational links for psychologists and consumers. Here is a link to understanding therapy and how it works. -Dr. P http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/understanding-psychotherapy.aspx
TED: Fear
Here is a great TED.com talk about what fear can teach us. -Dr. P http://www.ted.com/talks/karen_thompson_walker_what_fear_can_teach_us.html
TED: Shame & Vulnerability
TED.com talks can be very inspiring and thought provoking. Here is one about shame and vulnerability. -Dr.P http://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_listening_to_shame.html
Life Balance
Creating new positive life experiences and memories can be healing in itself in balancing out the old negative traumatic memories and life experiences. -Dr. P
Intro to my Blog
I have decided to add a blog to my website for the purpose of further educating others about trauma. I plan to share thought provoking comments