Understanding 'Mental Defeat': Trauma's Impact on Mental Well-being
A trauma therapists take on "mental defeat" and how its impact individuals facing adversity, particularly trauma and mental health.
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Antonieta Contreras
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Ms Antonieta Contreras
Licensed Clinical Social Workers
New York, United States
Relationship Counseling, Supervision +8
Relationship Issues, Trauma +8
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Passionate about the understanding distress, especially trauma-related. Faculty, supervisor, consultant, therapist, and author.
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