In this week's episode, Amy shares her childhood experience as a sexual abuse survivor being told by a therapist that her behavior was the problem and needed to be called out by her family. We also speak with Dr. Eli Karam about the importance of thinking systemically, the practice of family therapy, and how to help traumatized children feel supported instead of stigmatized as the identified patient (IP).

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Introduction: 0:00 – 6:00

Part One: 6:00 – 31:03

Part Two: 31:03 – 1:11:04

Part Three: 1:11:04 – 1:15:07

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Ben Fineman Counseling – Therapy for Young Professionals

(Benjamin Michael Fineman - Registered Associate MFT #119754 - Supervised by Curt Widhalm, LMFT #47333)

Show Notes:

• Donate to Brave Step
• Join the Very Bad Therapy Operation Santa Team
• Dr. Eli Karam's Website
• Northstar Learning Lab
• Multicultural Orientation Deliberate Practice Online Training