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Joseph W. Ferrara, Ed.D. LMHC |
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A FAMILY MENTAL HEALTH PRACTICE
It's a fact as real as gravity that people are profoundly affected by troubling experiences from their past even when these events are not consciously remembered. When triggered by the ongoing influence of traumatic events, emotional problems, destructive behaviors and relationship problems can seem impossible to change. Unresolved trauma increases vulnerability to physical/medical problems. Attempting to bring about enduring change without eliminating the ongoing influence of these "ghosts from the past" is like trying to repair damage to the structure of a building by applying a coat of paint. Unconscious conflicts blocking desired changes are brought to light and then resolved by therapy. The ongoing influence from traumatic events is eliminated. People then experience an immediate difference--feelings of relief, comfort, mental and emotional strength, insight and energy/creativity. Because the root cause of problems is addressed and resolved, positive results endure. So...
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