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Terrence Hoffman MFT
My approach is “relational” in nature, meaning it derives from work done in the fields of interpersonal, attachment and self psychology. Generally speaking, this model posits that our assumptions about ourselves and others are largely informed by our history of interactions with significant others, and that the quality of our most personal and intimate experiences as adults are strongly influenced by events which occurred in relation to our earliest caregivers.
Areas of Interest
Helping those struggling with emotions related to separation and loss, unrequited love, abandonment issues, attachment wounds, "on-again/off again" relationships, low self-esteem, obsessive thinking related to romantic-attachment loss, and unresolved grief.
Low self esteem. It is often the consequence of experiences in early years that resulted in some degree of shame. The avoidance of shame is often an unconscious, ever-present factor influencing decisions and behavior. I offer a combination practice of mindfulness and attuned self-reflection that helps undo negative self perception.
My Life Experience: I have married, raised children, been widowed, dated, experienced both physical and emotional crises, recovered, remarried, and try to hike and ride bikes as much as possible. I lean toward Buddhist philosophy and am a fan of 12 Step programs.
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