Coping with Trauma
Mari and Sean discuss the effectiveness of psychoanalysis in providing long-lasting coping mechanisms for trauma, alongside the role of medication when necessary. They emphasize the importance of acquiring skills through analysis to navigate future challenges, debunking the notion that traumatized individuals are inherently fragile and easily retraumatized.In this clip
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