Anti Stigmatization | By February 19, 2008 | By Robert Yourell, MAcloseRobert Yourell, MA Name: Robert Yourell
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About: Mr. Yourell is a member of the American Counseling Association with extensive experience in the mental health and social services fields dating back to 1975. His training includes Ericksonian communication and hypnosis with John Grinder, EMDR, level 2 (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) with Francine Shapiro, Ph.D., Body Integrative Psychotherapy with Jack Rosenberg, Ph.D., TFT, level 2 (Thought Field Therapy) with Gary Craig, EFT level 2, (Emotional Freedom Technique), and solution-focused psychotherapy. | 1 Comment

Brain Damage, Part III: In the Clinical Dark Ages

In this entry of my brain damage series, I’ll provide a clinical example to convey how the cultural dynamics of stigma can play out in clinicians’ behavior.

Once upon a time, I acted as an advocate for a woman I’ll call Cindy, who was suffering from depression and cognitive difficulties stemming from the depression. The problem had cropped up after a number of traumatic experiences that apparently caused a weak link to snap, bringing out this vulnerability to depression. Read more →