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Instead of labeling someone a “victim” – a better way

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Empathy

Please Don’t Be That Person

September 10, 2016 by Pam Raphael

You might have thought I meant don't be that person in the photo.You would be wrong. I hope you won't be like some of the people … [Read more...] about Please Don’t Be That Person

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Filed Under: Abuse, Bullying, Empathy, Finding your voice, Mobbing, Power, Trauma

When Triggers Happen: Listen and Love

July 12, 2016 by Pam Raphael

Trauma is a word that gets tossed around more often now but do we really understand what trauma is? It turns out that there are different … [Read more...] about When Triggers Happen: Listen and Love

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Filed Under: Abuse, Action, Bullying, Emotional Recovery, Empathy, Empowerment, Interpersonal Neurobiology, recovery, Trauma, Triggers Tagged With: recovery, Support, Trauma, Triggers

The Price of Shame

September 30, 2015 by Pam Raphael

White House intern Monica Lewinsky has recently returned to the spotlight after decades of obscurity to share her personal … [Read more...] about The Price of Shame

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Filed Under: Abuse, Bullying, Emotional Recovery, Interpersonal Neurobiology, Mobbing, Narcissism, Trauma

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Strengthening Your Sense of Self & Identity

July 6, 2015 by Pam Raphael

Our sense of self is molded by the things we see, hear and feel throughout our lives. In early life our identity and sense of self comes … [Read more...] about Strengthening Your Sense of Self & Identity

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Filed Under: Action, Bullying, Emotional Recovery, Empathy, Joy, Power, recovery, Trauma Tagged With: identity, Power, recovery, self

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Trauma is stored in the whole body – so start there!

May 30, 2015 by Pam Raphael

There are many things in addition to therapy that you can start doing to rewire your brain on your own - with intention. We know that … [Read more...] about Trauma is stored in the whole body – so start there!

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Filed Under: Abuse, Bullying, Emotional Recovery, Power, recovery, somatic, Trauma, Yoga

The Myth of Victim Mentality

April 25, 2012 by Pam Raphael

Why do people who are in abusive relationships stay in them? Why don’t battered women leave? Why doesn’t a kid who is bullied just hit … [Read more...] about The Myth of Victim Mentality

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Filed Under: Abuse, Bullying, Interpersonal Neurobiology, Power, Trauma

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