21min chapter

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Reconstructing the narrative-- Trauma, dissociation, psychedelics, and working in the negative transference

Back from the Abyss: Psychiatry in Stories

CHAPTER

Navigating the Path to Healing

This chapter explores the emotional journey of seeking therapy from the perspective of someone initially hesitant due to feelings of inadequacy and shame. It highlights the struggle to reconcile past trauma with current mental health needs, detailing powerful moments in therapy, including a breakthrough during an intense emotional outburst. The narrative illustrates the complexities of attachment, transference, and the paradox of desiring connection while feeling profound vulnerability.

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