Yvonne Dolan
Yvonne Dolan, MA, specializes in trauma treatment. She is the author or coauthor of 5 books, including Resolving Sexual Abuse.
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The Pragmatics of Hope
What to Do When All Seems Lost
We frequently assume that all clients must feel hopeful and believe that life is meaningful before they'll make much progress in therapy or in life. But in the wake of catastrophe, it's often impossible to summon up the least glimmer of hope or faith or sense of life's meaning. To clients who have suffered profound trauma, it's ludicrous to suggest that they can be coaxed into feeling hopeful about the future. But sometimes, the simplest act can have profound power. Read More