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When the Holidays aren’t Merry: Holding Space for Fear and Anxiety in a Time of Political Harm
I will start with this: Therapy is political. Full stop. It is written in our code of ethics to take a stand against human rights injustices. We are trained to address the way systems traumatize people, and that is deeply political work. I will not hear and hold people’s stories and then turn a blind eye to the systems that harm them. I understand others may disagree and believe that therapists should stay silent regarding political matters. If that is you, I respect your rig
drcamillesauder
Dec 2, 20253 min read
Why the Holidays Feel So Hard When You’ve Experienced Relational Trauma
By Dr. Camille Sauder, DMFT, LMFT #133242 For many people, the holidays are marketed as a season of joy, connection, and togetherness. But for women who carry the impact of relational trauma — especially trauma rooted in family, past partners, or emotionally unsafe environments — this time of year can feel overwhelmingly heavy. If the holidays bring up anxiety, sadness, shutdown, or a sense of dread, you’re not “being dramatic” and you certainly are not alone. You’re having a
drcamillesauder
Nov 30, 20254 min read
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