reflections and meditations
from along the way…
Maybe this is my bias as a relational therapist, but I don’t believe that memorizing the terminology is of the utmost importance, or that my clients and I cannot make progress without that knowledge. I think a key way we grow is through having a safe and trusting relationship with each other. I swear I’m not just enabling myself so I don’t have to learn the right words! I really believe the connection is the remedy.
Read MoreWorking with survivors of sexual assault for the past 10 years has offered me the chance to learn from a wide breadth of stories and experiences. I am grateful to every person who has allowed me to witness and be with their pain for even the briefest moment. Everyone’s story is unique, but I have been reflecting on the common desire among many survivors to incarcerate people who hurt them.
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