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Fictional-Other Resource
Think about an inspirational fictional character that has been (or could be) perceived as nurturing and supportive – like
June Cleaver, Atticus Finch, Samantha Stephens, Mrs. Doubtfire, Superman, Mary Poppins, Santa Claus, or Molly Weasley.
Did you find one?
- If NO, go to G below.
- If YES, ask yourself…
If I’d been raised by someone who was as good to me as THIS PERSON was to OTHER , would that have
been a good thing?
- If NO, look for a better Fictional-Other Resource, or go to G below.
- If YES, go to Step 2 – Name the Resource, page 5.
I chose Ripley from the movie Aliens
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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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