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Confidentiality for Minors: Could My Therapist Tell My Parents?

Confidentiality for Minors: Could My Therapist Tell My Parents?

  • February 5, 2022
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In episode 288, I received a question from a younger listener coping with anxiety, depression, and more subtle forms of self-harm, who is concerned that their therapist will disclose information about their self-harm to their parents. In this post, I discuss confidentiality for minors, how to approach this with your therapist, and also talk about sharing information with your parents/guardians or loved ones.

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Episode 288: Confidentiality for Minors & Physical vs Mental Issues

Episode 288: Confidentiality for Minors & Physical vs Mental Issues

  • February 4, 2022
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Hello, friends. This is a super interesting Q&A where I answer questions related to patient confidentiality when you’re under 18 and whether your therapist will disclose self-harm to your parents, and tackling anxiety and depression when you have hypothyroidism.

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Why Do I Remind Myself Of Trauma?

Why Do I Remind Myself Of Trauma?

  • January 30, 2022
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In episode 287, I received a question from an individual who, through working with a therapist, has discovered they have a strong need to create reminders that their trauma happened, manifesting in self-harm. In this post, I explore this in more detail, take a look at the possible reasons this might be occurring, and offer my thoughts on how you can begin to overcome this.

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Episode 287: Doubting Your Own Trauma & ADHD Misdiagnosis

Episode 287: Doubting Your Own Trauma & ADHD Misdiagnosis

  • January 28, 2022
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Hello, friends! In this Q&A episode, I take a look at two very different questions relating to working through past trauma that no one knows about when you have the need to remind yourself it was real, and how to address a diagnosis that you feel has been incorrectly given.

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Is Therapy Still An Option?

Is Therapy Still An Option?

  • August 8, 2021
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It’s important to remember that no matter how long you have been struggling with your mental health, it’s never too late to start therapy.  In episode 264, I answered a question from an individual with a history of self-harm. They felt unresolved troubles from their past were preventing them from moving forward but were concerned it was too late for them to try therapy. In this post, I discuss this in more detail and talk about why therapy is absolutely still an option.

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