ponderless

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[–] ponderless@lemmy.today 3 points 11 hours ago

I didn't need a reason to reread Redwall, but you just gave me one

[–] ponderless@lemmy.today 11 points 3 days ago

Yeah if this is all your therapist does file a complaint with the state board.

But a good therapist will engage with you and help you process and let go.

Trauma keeps your past in the present. Your body is responding to an event that is no longer occurring, and is often an unconscious response that you can't just choose to let go of.

A therapist should be using techniques that help your body and your mind to realize that the trauma is not actively occurring so you can get back to normal functioning faster.

A great therapist will also give you the tools you need so that you don't need to keep going back to therapy, except for maybe check ins every couple of years to make sure you're still functioning okay.

Not every therapist clicks with every client and that's okay. Shop around, I guarantee you therapists understand they won't be a perfect fit for everyone and may even help you find a better fit if you tell them what isn't working for you with them.

[–] ponderless@lemmy.today 3 points 1 week ago

Fresh Prince of Bel Aire with Will Smith and James Avery. Not a perfect family, but James plays a wonderful tv dad.

A story about found family overcoming trauma that I love is Fruits Basket, particularly the 3 season remake.

I'm also very partial to Boy Meets World (TOPANGA!!!!)