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Remediating Complex PTSD – “Coming Back to Yourself” - How Therapy Works When Trauma Splits You Apart
“I don’t know how to explain it,” you say. “On the outside I’m functioning… but inside I feel far away. Like I’m missing pieces of myself.” The therapist nods. “That ‘far away’ feeling is often a sign of dissociation. It’s not weakness—and it’s not that you are failing. It’s a survival skill your mind and body used to get through experiences that were too much, too soon, or too alone. In therapy we don’t rip that protection away. We work in a way that helps you feel safe enou
markstonestreet
Mar 268 min read


Why Things Don’t Work: The Decline of Process Rationality in the Post -Modern World
Introduction: The Collapse of Process Rationality - The Enlightenment was more than a historical epoch—it was a revolution in the way humanity approached knowledge and progress. At its heart lay the principle of Process Rationality: the conviction that every fulfilled vision is the product of a deliberate, methodical journey . The Enlightenment thinkers insisted that outcomes are not mere accidents or miracles, but the result of a chain of causality—what, how, when, and with
markstonestreet
Mar 313 min read


The Healing Journey: The Integration Process of Therapy
Exploring the Voids Within and Emerging Whole - Sometimes, the journey to healing and self-understanding feels less like a path and more like an immersion—into darkness, uncertainty, and an unexplored inner ocean. Imagine, for a moment, that the therapeutic journey is a series of dives into the deep blue: an experience where every descent uncovers both fear and awe, and each return to the surface brings a little more of ourselves back into the light. Setting the Stage: Diving
markstonestreet
Feb 94 min read


The Quiet Wounds: How Emotional Abuse Shapes Everyday Life in Adulthood - By Lauren du Preez
Emotional abuse doesn’t leave visible scars, but its impact can echo long into adulthood, often in ways people don’t immediately recognize. Many adults walk through life carrying wounds from past relationships, childhood environments, or toxic dynamics that conditioned them to shrink, doubt themselves, and question their worth. These patterns can weave themselves into daily habits, reactions, and relationships, silently shaping how a person moves through the world. 1. The Hid
markstonestreet
Nov 17, 20252 min read
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