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Why So Much Violence?

Margaret — Mon, 25 Apr 2022 14:50:12 +0000

By Dr. Margaret Paul August 9, 2021

Mass murders, violent teens, school violence – why?

The violence in our society has sparked many discussions regarding the cause of such horrifying behavior. Why is this happening?

In my experience, it is not possible for us as human beings to be violent when we are . . . → Read More: Why So Much Violence?

“Why Didn’t God Stop The Abuse?”

Margaret — Tue, 22 Oct 2013 18:42:53 +0000

Have you ever wondered why God allows so much abuse, so much pain, so much war?

“God has no hands but these.” – Mother Theresa

I am often asked by my clients, “If God is all powerful, why didn’t he stop my father (or mother, or brother, or babysitter, or uncle or a stranger) . . . → Read More: “Why Didn’t God Stop The Abuse?”

The Terror that Triggers Protective Behaviors

Margaret — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 18:05:40 +0000

Do you know what triggers you and why?

Have you ever found yourself suddenly feeling angry or scared or shut down when a moment ago you were feeling fine?

People or situations can trigger us into rage, anger, blame, compliance, caretaking, resistance, withdrawal, numbness, dissociation, explaining, complaining, lecturing, righteousness and so on. These . . . → Read More: The Terror that Triggers Protective Behaviors