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Apr 10 2009

Celia Brackenridge, PhD, A Distinguished International Scholar in the Area of Exploitation and Abuse of Females in Sport

Published by Bill Martin, LCSW under Counseling & Psychotherapy, Trauma & Abuse, Bullying and abuse by athletic coaches

In my research into the issue of abuse of female athletes by coaches, I discovered Celia Brackenridge’s extensive writing, teaching and research. I will be discussing some of this research here and encourage any of you who also share an interest in this body of work to explore her writing. It is really excellent. Click here, for a link to her homepage.

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Apr 08 2009

The Catholic Pope on HIV Prevention, Part II

Published by Bill Martin, LCSW under Counseling & Psychotherapy, Trauma & Abuse, Violence research, sexual health, Allegory

I guess that none of the Pope’s assistants explained to him that marital fidelity, the issue he suggests will be more effective in preventing the epidemic spread of HIV/AIDS, is a little complicated in Cameroon. Polygamy, or men who have multiple wives, is common there.

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Apr 08 2009

The Catholic Pope on HIV Prevention

Published by Bill Martin, LCSW under Counseling & Psychotherapy, Trauma & Abuse, Violence research, sexual health, Allegory

I am probably a feminist therapist in many ways. I know how intense the Catholic church can be in its opposition to abortion.

I guess I would have hoped the Pope would have had a more enlightened message to the population of Sub-Sahara Africa as it deals with poverty, war, abuse of all kinds, and AIDS.

Although the CDC, Center for Disease Control, states clearly latex condoms have been proven an effective prevention to pregnancy and all STDs, sexually transmitted diseases, the Pope declared that condoms somehow encourage the spread of HIV/AIDS.

So, condoms are part of the problem? I would say this message was not only irrational, but irresponsible.

There is a lot of Catholic rhetoric about standing up for principles…but only a few…and so what if they are dangerous to the health and well-being of millions of vulnerable adults and children.

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Apr 08 2009

Evaluating Chronic and Acute Pain Interview

Published by Bill Martin, LCSW under Counseling & Psychotherapy, Guided Imagery, Cognitive Therapy

If you are experiencing pain, here is an evaluation form to help you begin to better understand the complex issues.

Here is the evaluation:

Pain Interview

How can we be helpful? (Presenting Concerns)

Describe what your pain feels like and where you experience it in your body. Does it travel? Is it on the surface of your skin or deeper? (Pain Experience)

When did this pain begin and how do you think it was caused? (Onset)

If you could paint a picture/photograph of your pain when it is bad, what would it look like? (Imagery)

What seems to help your pain feel better/bring relief? If you could take a photograph of what brings you relief, what would it look like? What seems to block you from having the pain relief you want? (Relief factors/Imagery)

What activities, time of the day, situations make the pain get worse? (Triggers)

How bad is your pain right now using a 0-10 scale where 10=worst pain imaginable? How does it interfere with your life? What changes, losses have it created? (Severity)

What does your support system look like? How has it changed? (Support)

What are you most afraid of now?
What was the most anxious, fearful experience of your life?
When were you the most sad or depressed?
When were you the happiest?
When were you the most proud?

Has anything like this ever happened before to you? Have you been mistreated, physically, emotionally or sexually abused as a child, teenager or adult?
(Past Vulnerability)

Who else have you asked for help with this pain? How helpful was this help on a scale of 0-100% (Previous Treatment)

Is there anything you stand to gain or have already gained as a result of this accident/pain/injury? (Secondary gain)

(Pain Imagery)
What does your pain look like when you imagine it at its…

Worse
Least

Imagine what brings you pain relief. What does it look like?

(Miracle Imagery)

Imagine yourself pain free.

What do you look like?

How do you feel?

What are you doing?

Who are you with?

How has your life changed?

On a scale of 0-100%, how motivated are you to do everything you can to get relief from your pain? (Motivation)

How much have you improved since starting therapy (0-100%)? (Improvement)

What else do you think I should know at this time? (Additional Info)

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Apr 07 2009

My Message to Mike Klis, Denver Post Sports Columnist, Regarding Abuse of Players by Athletic Coaches

Published by Bill Martin, LCSW under Counseling & Psychotherapy, Bullying and abuse by athletic coaches

Here is a copy of my post to Mike Klis. I will publish any reply he makes to me.

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Apr 07 2009

Mike Klis, Denver Post Sports Columnist, Addresses the Cutler Trade

Published by Bill Martin, LCSW under Counseling & Psychotherapy, Bullying and abuse by athletic coaches

While some believe the way Josh Mcdaniel and the Broncos managment treated Jay Cutler is an example of the misuse of power by a coach against a player, Mike Klis believes Cutler had to be traded. Here is what Klis has to say:

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Apr 07 2009

Emotional Hijacking: What Happens When You Fight with Your Husband (or Wife)

Published by Bill Martin, LCSW under Counseling & Psychotherapy, How the Brain influences our lives

For a great explanation of emotional hijacking, or why we lose control of our anger during marital fights, click here.

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Apr 05 2009

Ad Hominem Logic: The Denver Broncos Begin Damage Control or How You Explain Why a Potential Hall of Fame Quarterback Refuses to Play for Your New 32 Year Old Head Coach, Josh McDaniels

Published by Bill Martin, LCSW under Counseling & Psychotherapy, Narcissism, Myth, Music and Meaning, Bullying and abuse by athletic coaches

Damage control. It usually starts with finding ways to impugn the character of whoever is causing you trouble. Ad Hominem Logic. I have talked about his before…it doesn’t matter what someone says, they are bad, so whatever they say is bad too. And don’t do it yourself. Have someone else spread the rumors…enter Stefan Fatsis.
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Apr 05 2009

Jay Cutler, Denver Broncos, and the Betrayal of Trust

Published by Bill Martin, LCSW under Counseling & Psychotherapy, Ethics, Narcissism, Bullying and abuse by athletic coaches

Jay Cutler felt betrayed by the authority system in Denver, demanded a trade, and is now a Chicago Bear. The details are emerging slowly, but it seems the owner of the Broncos and their new 32 year old coach, Josh McDaniels, may not have been honest when speaking to Cutler. So, Cutler decided to cut bait and leave the team. Good for him!

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Apr 02 2009

Jeffrey Miron, Senior Economics Lectrurer at Harvard, Makes a Persuasive Argument in Favor of Legalizing Drugs in America

Published by Bill Martin, LCSW under Counseling & Psychotherapy

It makes sense to me. Click here for Professor Miron’s article published in CNN. It is fascinating and makes many intelligent points. I and many other professionals have long thought the solution to drug and alcohol abuse in our country was to decriminalize drug abuse and create clinics

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Archive for April, 2009

Celia Brackenridge, PhD, A Distinguished International Scholar in the Area of Exploitation and Abuse of Females in Sport

The Catholic Pope on HIV Prevention, Part II

The Catholic Pope on HIV Prevention

Evaluating Chronic and Acute Pain Interview

My Message to Mike Klis, Denver Post Sports Columnist, Regarding Abuse of Players by Athletic Coaches

Mike Klis, Denver Post Sports Columnist, Addresses the Cutler Trade

Emotional Hijacking: What Happens When You Fight with Your Husband (or Wife)

Ad Hominem Logic: The Denver Broncos Begin Damage Control or How You Explain Why a Potential Hall of Fame Quarterback Refuses to Play for Your New 32 Year Old Head Coach, Josh McDaniels

Jay Cutler, Denver Broncos, and the Betrayal of Trust

Jeffrey Miron, Senior Economics Lectrurer at Harvard, Makes a Persuasive Argument in Favor of Legalizing Drugs in America

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