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When your therapist's reaction makes you feel worse about your trauma

I told my new therapist what happened and she looked so sad for me that I immediately regretted saying anything.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Witnessing another's pity can amplify shame rather than provide the neutral witnessing that allows integration.

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