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An OCD Book Must-Read For Those of Us Who Experience OCD, and For Therapists' Professional Development.
Blog book review written by Melissa Barsotti, LCSW, a therapist in private practice specializing in OCD. As a trauma and OCD therapist,...
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Jan 18, 20249 min read
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Scott Granet's Latest Book on Body Dysmorphic Disorder Is A Must Read
Scott M. Granet, author of Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Mine and Yours: A personal and Clinical Perspective. book cover.
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Nov 21, 202313 min read
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Using bibliotherapy with youth, to explore their experience with suicidal thoughts
Written by EMDR certified trauma therapist Melissa Barsotti, LCSW, a private practice therapist in San Diego, California. Permission to...
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May 25, 20235 min read
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Disclaimer
This Website, and specifically this Blog, is not meant to provide therapeutic, psychiatric, or counseling advice. This Website and its...
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Mar 1, 20231 min read
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Approaching suicidal thoughts as a catalyst for change
Written by Melissa Barsotti, LCSW, EMDR certified trauma therapist in San Diego, California For some of us, suicidal thoughts are...
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Feb 24, 20233 min read
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A Review and Glowing Endorsement for Dr. Jamie Marich's New Book, Dissociation Made Simple
Dissociation Made Simple is a must-read book for all. Dr. Marich has carefully and eloquently appealed to the larger public and society...
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Jan 17, 20235 min read
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Let's be vulnerable: Breaking down barriers to suicide prevention
Written by Melissa Barsotti, LCSW, therapist in San Diego, CA. Photo by Travis Saylor: https://www.pexels.com/photo/cyclone-fence-in-shal...
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Dec 15, 20225 min read
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How To Set Boundaries With Others
Written by Melissa Barsotti, LCSW, certified EMDR therapist at Mindful Therapy Practice. What are Personal Boundaries? Personal...
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Nov 29, 20225 min read
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Tune into your nervous system to help you get out of a bad mood.
Paying attention to your nervous system can help in shifting your mood state.
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Nov 28, 20226 min read
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Just in time for the holidays: Let's talk about BOUNDARIES
Written by Melissa Barsotti, LCSW, private practice therapist in San Diego, California. First, what are boundaries? In the simplest form,...
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Nov 7, 20224 min read
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Let's Talk About Suicide: My Experience with Suicidal Thoughts
Written by Melissa Barsotti, LCSW and certified EMDR trauma therapist in San Diego, California. picture credit: RomoloTavani Disclaimer:...
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Nov 2, 20225 min read
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What is Complex PTSD and why is it important to know about it?
Written by Melissa Barsotti, LCSW, EMDR Certified Trauma Therapist in private practice. Image available here. Pete Walker, therapist and...
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Oct 30, 20224 min read
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Two Helpful Tools for acknowledging suffering and engaging in self-compassion
Living in the world that we do, it is likely that none of us are immune to suffering, especially those of us who were never encouraged to...
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Oct 19, 20224 min read
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Using Mindfulness Every Day
This blog post is written by Melissa Barsotti, LCSW, a private practice therapist in San Diego, California, specializing in complex...
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Oct 6, 20223 min read
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What Are Emotional Flashbacks?
This blog post is written by Melissa Barsotti, LCSW, a private practice therapist in San Diego, California, specializing in complex...
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Oct 3, 20224 min read
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