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Trauma, shame and rage

October 29, 2013 By Dr. Katrina Wood

man enraged by driver

The negative emotional impact of untreated trauma states, and healing interventions By Katrina Wood, Ph.D Single-episodic traumatic experiences often result in symptoms of explosive outbursts of helpless shame and rage. Untreated, the inability to process and contain the magnitude of world-shattering experiences wreaks havoc in the lives of many. Cumulative emotional trauma states often are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: families, stress and trauma Tagged With: childhood trauma, emotions

Guilty or not guilty — how do we know?

January 20, 2013 By Dr. Katrina Wood

reflecting in mirror over guilt

Guilt is a tricky little devil. We all feel guilt from time to time -- at times much more than we would like. We're also pretty good at times at "guilting" friends, loved ones and even strangers into the proverbial "guilt trip" when we want things to go our way: "How could you be so selfish when I want things to go this way?" Have a familiar ring? As with most conundrums in life, there's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: stress and trauma Tagged With: emotions

‘Sometimes’ a great notion

January 27, 2012 By Dr. Katrina Wood

fireworks at new year's eve

How often we say the words "always" and "never" when we speak about events or experiences with people in our lives. Quite a lot, right? How many times have you heard someone blurt out, "I will never speak to (this or that person) again," or, "I'll never go to (this or that) restaurant again." Or, "I always go here every year for a vacation," or, "I always get my coffee every morning at this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: communication Tagged With: emotions

The capacity to both celebrate and grieve

May 9, 2011 By Dr. Katrina Wood

before 9/11

Ding dong, Bin Laden's dead! Yes, and we in the United States celebrate, of course. In the midst of all that cheering, though, many of us also feel grief. For while our formidable enemy now sleeps with the fishes, the memory of the thousands of innocents he killed still carries an impact of epic proportion. We mourn the dead, reach out to their loved ones and never forget the shock and the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: stress and trauma Tagged With: emotions, society

Good stress, bad stress: a two-way street

October 15, 2010 By Dr. Katrina Wood

stress tight and loose

Some stresses actually are good for you and your body. The right kind of stress can activate the flow of endorphins, evoke feelings of happiness and excitement, and provide a feeling of overall wellness. Examples of good stress may be the anticipation of a wedding or a birth. The excitement of going to Disneyland. Taking a vacation cruise. Buying your child's first pet. Riding a thrilling … [Read more...]

Filed Under: stress and trauma Tagged With: emotions

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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.

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Southern California psychotherapistKatrina Wood is an author, lecturer and certified life coach focusing on psychotherapy and emotional healing. She lives in Los Angeles, where she runs the Wilshire/Valley psychotherapy center. ( More )

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