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Archives for January 2009

Booze, drugs, cheating hush your inner child

January 29, 2009 By Dr. Katrina Wood

alcoholism

Today, the traditional destructive way of repressing vital emotions continues to be concealed by those old numbing tricks of popping a pill, having a drink, going on the Internet to find some pornography. Staying late at work, having an affair. Sooner or later the pill or a drink or the drugs or the Internet will only fill so much of a temporary void until another drink or hit is needed ... and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: stress and trauma Tagged With: inner child

‘Shame rage’ and the Death of Love

January 16, 2009 By Dr. Katrina Wood

Statue of woman in pain

One of the more defining dynamics that can cause the Death of Love is what's called the shame-rage cycle. One partner shames the other by way of critical, abusive remarks and the other responds with defensive rage in an attempt to protect herself or himself from verbal or emotional assault. Once this point-counterpoint cycle begins, one or both partners are likely to resort to some kind of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: relationships Tagged With: couples, divorce

Abuse: It’s not normal, it’s wacky

January 6, 2009 By Dr. Katrina Wood

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Do you think you have been abused in your life? No? Well, read on. Most of us have developed a high tolerance for what I call wacky abuse. We're becoming accustomed these days to using the word "abuse," although for many it is still an uncomfortable term. Many of us believe abuse is a normal part of child rearing. In fact, let's consider that term, child rearing. Some parents view their … [Read more...]

Filed Under: children, parenting, stress and trauma

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Dr. Katrina Wood Dr. Katrina Wood is an author, lecturer and psychotherapist focusing on emotional healing. She lives in L.A., where she runs the Wilshire/Valley psychotherapy center.

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Wilshire/Valley Therapy Center's make-or-break sessions help couples get back on the love track … or enable them to move on. Katrina Wood, Ph.D., has developed these sessions and their content. Learn about the Couples Connect sessions.

Video interview

In January 2025, Rachael Lassoff of Meddkit, above, interviewed Dr. Katrina Wood for her "Provider Spotlight" series. They discussed trauma, healing and the power of communication. Listen in.

Dr. Wood’s ‘Faerie’ tale

Children’s fantasy adventure : Katrina Wood’s “The Night of the Faerie Rade” is now available at Amazon. A wonderful gift for kids ages 6-10.

Dr. Wood at LACPA

View Katrina Wood's talk on suicide prevention at the L.A. County Psychological Association convention.

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