The Blog
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Harry Potter and the Journey through Trauma
May 13, 2021
Whenever someone asks me about my approach to therapy, I talk about therapy in terms...
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[VIDEO] DR. Quistad – Religious Abuse & Spiritual Manipulation
August 6, 2020
Dr. Anna Quistad (called Dr. Q around these parts), joins Optimum Joy founder Alexandra Hoerr to...
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#MeToo and More
February 6, 2020
In the last few years, #metoo has become a part of the vernacular here in the...
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Understanding Self-harm
November 8, 2019
elf-harm is, for the most part, another taboo topic in society today. It’s a topic that’s...
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Tips on Recovering and Hoping in the Midst of Childhood Emotional Neglect
November 28, 2018
How we were cared for as infants and children, has a disproportionate effect on how we...
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10 Signs of Experiencing Emotional Neglect: Recognizing Symptoms
November 27, 2018
“I don’t really know who I am, what I like, or what I want.” “I don’t...
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Emotional Neglect: Part 1
November 16, 2018
Defining & Exploring What Emotional Neglect Is and Its Importance When asked to think about...
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Sexual Trauma: Recognizing Signs for Parents
November 8, 2018
A Guide for Parents Sexual trauma doesn’t discriminate, and can happen to any kid in any...
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Sexual Trauma: A Parent’s Guide for Prevention
November 8, 2018
As a parent, there is likely nothing scarier than the thought that your child might be,...
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Sexual Trauma: What It Teaches the Survivor
November 2, 2018
Sexual trauma is devastating in countless ways, and while many of the wounds are unique to...
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