Sexual Abuse
Why Did The Vow's NXIVM Bar Therapists?: Senior Therapist Kelly Scott in Insider
As seen in HBO’s docuseries The Vow, alleged cult NXIVM twisted techniques of psychotherapy to abuse and control its members. Perhaps because good therapists would have identified the exploitation of therapeutic approaches, the group banned therapists from joining. Our Senior Therapist Kelly Scott is quoted in a second article in Insider that delves into how therapists may have questioned and…
Oct 29, 2020
How NXIVM Abused Hallmarks of Psychotherapy in 'The Vow': Senior Therapist Kelly Scott in Insider
[caption id="attachment_6160" align="alignleft" width="300"] (Courtesy of WarnerMedia)[/caption]As therapists, it’s our job to be in charge of the safety of our patients, particularly around talking about traumatic experiences. Because we take this role seriously, we’re aware when others exploit these vulnerabilities such as the multi-level-marketing company turned alleged sex cult NXIVM, which…
Sep 28, 2020
Practicing Couples Therapy During 2018's Brett Kavanaugh Moment
One of 2018’s defining events, both nationally and in our NYC therapy practice, was the confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. Particularly inspired by Dr. Christine Blasey Ford’s brave testimony in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee, women patients shared experiences of sexual trauma, harassment and experiences of close calls. Not only did the Kavanaugh confirmation…
Dec 27, 2018
Tribeca Therapy Explores Toxic Relationships With A Parent In Refinery29
While we’ve previously explored on our blog how to set limits with parents and even, end a relationship with an unsafe family member, how do you know if your relationship with your parent or parents is toxic? Refinery29 recently spoke to our NYC therapy practice to discuss what a toxic relationship is and what children, including adult children, can do if their relationship with their parent(s)…
Nov 20, 2018
Tribeca Therapy On What To Do When The Kavanaugh News Cycle Triggers PTSD And Memories Of Sexual Trauma In Medium
In Our NYC Therapy Practice, The Kavanaugh News Cycle Has Led To Discussions About Trauma And Sexual Assault. For many patients in our NYC therapy practice, Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation hearings last week with the Senate Judiciary Committee and Dr. Christine Blasey Ford’s testimony have been a topic of discussion in session. In the past few years, there have been three watershed moments…
Oct 04, 2018
8 Emotional Survival Tips For A College Freshman From An NYC Therapist
Freshman Year: It’s One Of The Biggest Emotional Transitions You Can Make. When working with college students in my NYC therapy practice, freshman year is one of the biggest transitions one can make. While a ton of time is spent gearing up for college in late high school, we often forget just how hard the move to freshman year hits emotionally. There is frequently pressure to be happy and enjoy…
Sep 13, 2018
Tribeca Therapy Quoted On Reconciling Sexual Abuse In The New York Daily News
For Survivors of Sexual Abuse, Understanding The “Good” Things About An Abuser As Part Of The Abuse Can Be Difficult. When working with survivors of sexual abuse in our NYC therapy practice, we recognize that sexual abuse is a heavy subject that can often create complicated and confusing feelings for survivors. In particular, it can be hard to recognize that seemingly good things about an abuser…
Aug 30, 2018
Tribeca Therapy On How Survivors Of Sexual Abuse Can Navigate Family Relationships In Refinery29
As a therapy practice who works with sexual abuse survivors and families, Tribeca Therapy recently spoke with Refinery29’s Kasandra Brabaw about how survivors can navigate the complexities of family relationships after abuse. Using Woody Allen’s family as a starting point, Brabaw interviewed our director Matt about how it’s nearly impossible for family members to have a neutral stance on sexual…
Jul 05, 2018
Tribeca Therapy On Why Some Survivors Of Childhood Sexual Abuse Don’t Confront Their Abuse Until Adulthood In Refinery29
[caption id="attachment_5252" align="alignleft" width="250"] Laura Dern in The Tale (Photo: Courtesy of Sundance)[/caption]In our NYC therapy practice, we often see people who have survived childhood sexual abuse only confront this traumatic experience once they reach adulthood. There are many reasons a survivor may only come to terms with their abuse as adults, which is explored in a recent…
Jun 07, 2018
Women Speaking Up About Sexual Assault In 2017 Will (Hopefully) Make A Better 2018
2017 Has Been Quite A Year For Women–Both In Therapy And Out. [caption id="attachment_5054" align="alignleft" width="300"] Portrait of child businessman in office. Success, creative and innovation business concept[/caption]Reflecting on the past year and thinking ahead to the new year, 2017 has been quite a year for our country in a number of ways, especially for women. As a therapist in NYC, I…
Dec 28, 2017
Men, Listen Up!: How Men Need To Develop In Light Of The Conversation About Sexual Harassment And Assault
Sexual Harassment And Sexual Assault Are A Cultural Problem–Male Privilege Is Part Of That. In “The Unexamined Brutality of the Male Libido,” recently published in The New York Times, Stephen Marche argues that men need to reexamine, what he calls, “the often ugly and dangerous nature of the male libido” in light of the current conversation about sexual harassment and assault. As an NYC…
Dec 14, 2017
No, Sexual Predators Don’t Need Therapy, They Need Punitive Intervention
Sexual Predators Don’t Need Therapy. A recent New York Times article “Therapy for Sexual Misconduct? It’s Mostly Unproven” explored the potential for therapeutic treatment for sexual predators like Harvey Weinstein, who after accusations of sexual harassment and assault, have claimed to seek professional help. In my opinion as an NYC therapist, these sexual predators don’t need therapy. They need…
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