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Dr. Pria Alpern @drpriaphd.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

This applies to any relationship imbued with coercive and psychologically abusive dynamics. #childhoodtrauma #coercivecontrol #abuse #relationships #drpriaphd #newyorktherapist

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Dr. Pria Alpern @drpriaphd.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

Here are some ways therapists can move beyond the cliché question “how does that make you feel?“ while still fostering a deep sense of connection and reflection. #therapy #newyorktherapist #drpriaphd

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Dr. Pria Alpern @drpriaphd.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Tell me the government hates women without telling me

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Dr. Pria Alpern @drpriaphd.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Depersonalization can be related to trauma, but not always. #depersonalization #dissociation

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Dr. Pria Alpern @drpriaphd.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

Being drawn to emotionally unavailable people can be shame based #relationships #shame #trauma

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Dr. Pria Alpern @drpriaphd.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

Trauma is not something that you just “get over.” #trauma #ptsd

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Dr. Pria Alpern @drpriaphd.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

“As wildfires grow in frequency and intensity due to climate change, there is a trail of physical and psychological devastation that lingers long after the flames are extinguished. The trauma of surviving a wildfire—losing one’s home, community, and even loved ones—is devastating” Read via beacons 🔗

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Dr. Pria Alpern @drpriaphd.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

Babygirl is a psychological exploration of human vulnerability, ambition, and the eternal conflict between societal expectations and individual desires. Thoughts?

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Dr. Pria Alpern @drpriaphd.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

“I feel like there’s something under my skin…it’s like a film of filth,” Sarah* often says in her therapy sessions. Her words capture the persistent and overwhelming sensation of internal contamination that has haunted her since a sexual assault five years ago.

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Dr. Pria Alpern @drpriaphd.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Postpartum PTSD affects quality of life, bonding with baby, and even decision-making about future pregnancies. By addressing risk factors early and prioritizing supportive care, we can reduce the lasting impact of birth trauma. #birthtrauma #ptsd

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Dr. Pria Alpern @drpriaphd.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Trauma can disrupt the natural sequencing of memories, making it difficult for individuals to recall the event in a linear way. #trauma #therapy

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Dr. Pria Alpern @drpriaphd.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Hello, the world is a better place with you in it.

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Dr. Pria Alpern @drpriaphd.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

This paper “Integrating systems of power and privilege in the study of resilience,” critiques traditional resilient studies and proposes a structural psychological approach that integrates societal system such as racism, colonialism and patriarchy into the understanding of resilience. #resilience

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Dr. Pria Alpern @drpriaphd.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

The trauma-based theory of dissociation is based on the idea that dissociation occurs as a protective mechanism in response to severe trauma, particularly in early childhood. #trauma #therapy #dissociation #cptsd #complexptsd

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Dr. Pria Alpern @drpriaphd.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

Thoughts on “Big T” vs “little t” trauma #trauma

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