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Peace, Love and Childhood Adversity
Archives for Month: November 2014

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4 Tips for Improving Self-Esteem

By Will Meecham, MD, MA

Low self-esteem, which is just another term for shame, is very common in our culture. It especially afflicts those who grew up abused, neglected, or bereaved. Here are some simple…

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5 Tips for Healing after Childhood Adversity

By Will Meecham, MD, MA

1. Reframe Vulnerabilities Those of us who experienced abuse, grief, or neglect during childhood feel different from those who didn’t. We are more easily hurt, which leads to withdrawal or…

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Success Is an Inside Job

By Will Meecham, MD, MA

One of the things I find delightful about writing is the way it helps me shape my views. In a recent email exchange with my friend, Larry Berkelhammer, PhD, I…

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Gonna make you, make you, make you notice…

By Will Meecham, MD, MA

Earlier this year I watched two swallows feeding their chicks. When mom or dad returned to the nest, the hatchlings jostled for attention, pushing each other aside, their bright yellow…

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