My T does not minimize abuse. But he does normalize certain things I am going through by telling me that many people go through that, that I am not abnormal, etc. It's not the same as minimization, but it does help me not feel so bizarre or alone.

I am reading a book right now in which it recommends that health care providers should sometimes minimize abuse. I actually feel kind of ill about it, because I think abuse should be taken seriously all the time.