Social Justice

Addressing Internalized Shame in Justice-Involved Women with Substance Use Disorders: Insights from a New Study

Internalized shame presents a significant challenge for people seeking recovery, particularly among justice-involved women with substance use disorders (SUD). Shame, compounded by societal stigma, often impedes the recovery process. For this population, mindfulness-based…

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Resources for self- and other-care in difficult times

Many of us have been impacted by the election results. Whether you are feeling shock, fear, anger, sadness, confusion, disbelief, or excitement, joy, satisfaction or hope, you are likely not alone. If you…

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To those who feel afraid or hurt after the election

For many of us, these are frightening and uncertain times. We at Portland Psychotherapy want to make a declaration of support to the millions of people around the nation and here in Portland…

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