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A new blog, on average, is published about 3-8x a month, tending to offer ideas and perspectives on psychological aspects of current events, an introduction or deepening of how Dr. Denise Renye works with people, and some practices you can do blending psychology, sexology, spirituality, embodiment and art.
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These articles are not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, medical treatment, coaching or therapy. Seeking the advice of your physician or qualified mental health provider with any questions you may have regarding any mental health symptom or medical condition is imperative. Do not disregard professional psychological or medical advice. Do not delay in the seeking of professional advice or treatment because of something you have read here.
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When Your Sibling is Your First Bully
People re-enact the patterns that feel most familiar to them because, for better or worse, “familiar” feels safe and people gravitate toward safety even if, from an outside perspective, the relationship is not safe. And the term “familiar” shares its origin with “family,” underscoring how early family dynamics, including sibling harm, can become the template for both what later feels recognizable or tolerable in relationships and the roles, defenses, and expectations a person brings into them.
The Long-term Consequences of a Common Form of Abuse: Sibling Abuse
Long term, the impacts of sibling abuse can include chronic low self-esteem, difficulty trusting others, struggles with intimacy, and unresolved trauma that may surface in adult relationships.
Reclaiming Your Sexual Self After Trauma
Before doing any sort of partnered activity, however, I recommend coming back into your own body. You can start immediately with an embodiment meditation. There are many kinds of embodiment meditation but often they begin with a body scan. You bring awareness to different parts of your body – your toes, your knees, your hips, your stomach – and notice sensations without judgment. You might also notice your breath – where are you breathing? Your chest? Your deep belly? Are the breaths slow and easy or fast and difficult? This is not to bring criticism or judgment, rather observation and awareness.
When the Body Remembers: Hemorrhoids, Pelvic Floor Tension, and the Root of Early Trauma
If you’ve been dealing with persistent pelvic symptoms that don’t resolve with conventional treatment, you are not alone. The body remembers what the mind does not always know how to speak. And healing does not always begin with words. Sometimes, it begins with breath, with ground, and with the slow return to a sense of safety in your own skin.