My client believes they should forgive their abuser. Should I encourage them to?
The client in question has religious beliefs which value forgiveness and has been advised by a faith leader that she should try to...
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murrayptsd
Jan 25, 20236 min read
What is ‘moral injury’ and how do I work with it?
Usually, moral injury is defined as the profound psychological distress that can arise after perpetrating, failing to prevent, or...
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murrayptsd
Jan 3, 20234 min read
How do I address thoughts of being “a loser” that stop my client from using treatment techniques?
The therapist who suggested this FAQ told us how thoughts like “I’m a loser/weak for needing these techniques” were preventing their...
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sharifelleithy
Oct 4, 20225 min read
My client froze during their trauma and feels really ashamed of this. How do I help?
Freezing during a trauma is a common reaction – up to 70% of survivors report feeling frozen during a sexual assault, for example. Often...
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murrayptsd
Sep 7, 20224 min read
When doing an imagery conversation with someone who has died, what if they say something unhelpful?
Having a conversation in imagery with a person who has died is a useful technique for addressing some loss-related appraisals and dealing...
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murrayptsd
Aug 26, 20225 min read
My client is too ashamed to talk about their trauma – how can I help?
Strongly associated with the emotion of shame is the belief that others will judge us negatively, leading to a natural desire to hide...
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murrayptsd
Jul 10, 20225 min read
My client made a decision that led to their trauma. How do I help them with their guilt?
Trauma-related guilt is often linked to beliefs about perceived responsibility (‘because I did this, the trauma happened’) or...
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murrayptsd
Nov 5, 20213 min read
My client wants to do something violent in an imagery rescript - should I let them?
Part of what can make imagery rescripting useful is allowing the client to have an emotional experience that they were unable to have at...
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