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Wednesday, May 04, 2011
looking backwards to heal forwards

:: 0 Comments :: Article Rating :: relationships, grief, trauma, guest blogger
 

The news of Bin Laden’s death has erupted on national and international levels in a mix of feelings. Attached to the thrill of justice served and military courage recognized are shadows of fear and the pain of catastrophic loss.


For survivors and the thousands who lost so many loved ones on 9/11 this is not only long awaited news, it is a déjà vu of that September day.


Once again there are ongoing calls of condolence and remembrances, non-stop media reports, and the visceral pain of losing a Dad, a child, a partner, a firefighter, a friend, a community, and the illusion of safety.


What Does this Mean for Emotional Healing?


Read the rest of the blog piece on Psych Central


Suzanne Phillips, Psy.D., ABPP is the co-author of Healing Together: A Couple's Guide to Coping with Trauma and Post-traumatic Stress .

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