Psychology In Seattle Podcast Violent Fantasies and Parenting
Oct 29, 2025
Dr. Kirk and Rebecca delve into listener experiences with trauma and violent fantasies, exploring the complex interplay between PTSD and sexual desire. They discuss the dynamics of institutional treatment for eating disorders, emphasizing the importance of professional ethics and safety. Parental anxieties about independence are tackled, advocating for a balanced approach of guidance over control. Listeners receive practical tips for supporting their children's autonomy while also managing their own anxiety, underscoring the necessity of addressing these issues in therapy.
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Trauma Can Shape Disturbing Sexual Fantasies
- Violent sexual fantasies after institutional trauma can blend trauma processing with sexual scripting and are not inherently shameful.
- Rebecca Bloom and Kirk Honda emphasize these fantasies may reflect surrender, escape, or unresolved PTSD rather than real attraction.
The Mind Casts Symbols, Not Literal Desires
- Kirk describes the unconscious 'script writer' that casts figures into dreams regardless of personal feeling toward them.
- The psychiatrist figure may represent power, control, or an aspect of the self rather than literal desire for that person.
Refuse Sexual Contact With Former Clinicians
- Do not engage sexually with a former treating psychiatrist; maintain professional boundaries and report unprofessional behavior.
- Rebecca and Kirk urge speaking up if he is still attached to an institution because he may be exploiting others.
