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Real-Other Resource - a public figure
Think about an inspirational public figure or celebrity, not personally known to you, but someone you’ve perceived as a
source of encouragement or support - like Nelson Mandela, Mr. Rogers, Pema Chödrön, Oprah Winfrey, Martin Luther
King, Jr., or Mother Theresa.
Did you find one?
- If NO, go to F below.
- If YES, ask yourself…
If I’d been raised by someone who was as good to me as THIS INSPIRATIONAL PERSON is/was to WORLD/OTHERS ,
would that have been a good thing?
- If NO, look for a better Real-Other Resource, or go to F below.
- If YES, go to Step 2 – Name the Resource, page 5.
I chose Michelle Obama
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When a child’s emotional needs are not met and a child is repeatedly hurt and abused, this deeply and profoundly affects the child’s development. Wanting those unmet childhood needs in adulthood. Looking for safety, protection, being cherished and loved can often be normal unmet needs in childhood, and the survivor searches for these in other adults. This can be where survivors search for mother and father figures. Transference issues in counseling can occur and this is normal for childhood abuse survivors.
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