Tag Archives: PTSD

Eating Disorders

“Eating disorders (EDs) are polysymptomatic syndromes, defined by maladaptive attitudes and behaviors around eating, weight, and body image.”  (Blaney & Millon, 2009, p. 431)  The primary disorders in this category are anorexia nervosa (AN), bulimia nervosa (BN), and eating disorders … Continue reading

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Examining the Relationships between PTSD, Somatization, and Disassociation

There are clinically significant relationships that can be drawn between PTSD and Somatization Disorder, first and foremost because dissociative symptoms are included in the criteria for both.  The disassociation spectrum of disorders culminates in Dissociative Identity Disorder, where an individual … Continue reading

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A Personal Narrative on Burnout: PTSD, Balancing Risks and Rewards in the Profession of Counseling

I have resisted the temptation to share this up until now because it is a very personal article I wrote some time ago… this one goes out to Rey, my only subscriber. Counseling is a risky and rewarding business.  While … Continue reading

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