tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217391718085448472.post2594033067238746814..comments2024-01-05T04:13:16.946-06:00Comments on The Character Therapist: Treatment Tuesday - Effects of TraumaJeannie Campbell, LMFThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13958943404601029395noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217391718085448472.post-47960142544105428082009-10-09T23:26:53.601-05:002009-10-09T23:26:53.601-05:00Oh, man. I was so excited to read your analysis th...Oh, man. I was so excited to read your analysis that I skipped over a few words. Reading back over it, I see you addressed some of the things I mentioned in my comments.<br /><br />Thanks again, Jeannie! I'm writing this section of the story now, and this is invaluable.Jordanhttp://jordanmccollum.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217391718085448472.post-25899785413975890192009-10-07T19:41:17.246-05:002009-10-07T19:41:17.246-05:00Jeannie, how cool are you to do this for all of us...Jeannie, how cool are you to do this for all of us, not just the romancers. I can't wait to read mine. Thanks! :)Robyn Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356555082768185840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217391718085448472.post-79170593582926373752009-10-07T13:47:46.517-05:002009-10-07T13:47:46.517-05:00GREAT analysis! I personally think someone might d...GREAT analysis! I personally think someone might do something like this as a way to shove the event aside. Of course that would only be temporary...and it would eventually come back to haunt her...Stephanie Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461865229341760836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217391718085448472.post-18009529206771381432009-10-07T10:23:32.674-05:002009-10-07T10:23:32.674-05:00Oop, forgot to finish my thought. The rescue is th...Oop, forgot to finish my thought. The rescue is the climax, so there's not a whole lot of action after that. There's not a whole lot of time to delve into her recovery (the story covers less than 24 hours total), but of course I will have to have her make a statement, and work through some things with her fiance (another FBI agent). <br /><br />I was thinking about having her not want to be left alone after her rescue, so thanks for the suggestions on the possible physical and emotional responses! And it's such a great idea to focus on one response—especially considering how little time and space I'll have to go over that.Jordanhttp://jordanmccollum.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217391718085448472.post-87211341453557049622009-10-07T10:08:43.784-05:002009-10-07T10:08:43.784-05:00Sorry I didn't come by to see this yesterday! ...Sorry I didn't come by to see this yesterday! Thanks, Jeannie. This is so helpful!<br /><br />Obviously the rescue is the climax, so there isn't going to be a whole lot of<br /><br />Oddly enough, I've gone with something kind of like the meat locker, but opposite--an un-air-conditioned warehouse on the hottest day of the year.<br /><br />(Just to clarify one thing: she actually <em>was</em> a beat cop and FBI counterintel, but she only had about a year of street experience at this point, and hasn't had to work a case like this.)<br /><br />And thanks for the comments! Especially Belette's. That's such a great help, too!<br /><br />Thanks again!Jordanhttp://jordanmccollum.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217391718085448472.post-26974197632659026962009-10-06T23:11:30.464-05:002009-10-06T23:11:30.464-05:00la belette - you just gave me a big flashback to m...la belette - you just gave me a big flashback to my LMFT exam. almost verbatim! very true about their ability to cope. i believe that was the major consideration (compared to 2 and 3), so that's why i made sure marni's background and personality could withstand this trauma to go ahead with the wedding. <br /><br />definitely thanks for jumping in! :)Jeannie Campbell, LMFThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958943404601029395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217391718085448472.post-79444033211404972172009-10-06T22:10:20.200-05:002009-10-06T22:10:20.200-05:00Fantastic analysis!!!
Just my two cents: accordin...Fantastic analysis!!!<br /><br />Just my two cents: according to the California Board of Behavioral Sciences the specific nature of the traumatic event is least likely to determine the person's capability to deal with it. What is more important in determining the impact of the trauma is the persons:<br />1. Belief about their ability to cope.<br />2. Their support system.<br />3. The person’s cultural values regarding the event.La Belette Rougehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686717070120116918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217391718085448472.post-11242506097786472262009-10-06T15:44:20.611-05:002009-10-06T15:44:20.611-05:00I love reading your character assessments! All the...I love reading your character assessments! All the insight you provide is priceless and I can even relate some of your analysis to better understanding some of my characters.<br /><br />Awesome!Tamika:https://www.blogger.com/profile/04874834971492028558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217391718085448472.post-70493069670334618322009-10-06T13:20:19.205-05:002009-10-06T13:20:19.205-05:00Interesting stuff! I've never had a trauma in ...Interesting stuff! I've never had a trauma in my stories but this is giving me ideas.Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217391718085448472.post-81425185272159933032009-10-06T12:39:26.570-05:002009-10-06T12:39:26.570-05:00Love the meat locker idea. Only if it were me it b...Love the meat locker idea. Only if it were me it better not have hanging slabs of meat, or I'd be toast and definitely no wedding would follow. I think it's totally feasible as long as the experience while she's abducted isn't too cruel. That was my first thought, too.Eileen Astels Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11098531184044931737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217391718085448472.post-24716109259745938722009-10-06T11:24:49.627-05:002009-10-06T11:24:49.627-05:00Great post! This is very timely for me. I am try...Great post! This is very timely for me. I am trying to figure out how my mc should deal with trauma in a believable way. Thanks for the tips!Susan R. Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09578747592345750650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217391718085448472.post-68351489385805639452009-10-06T09:21:59.598-05:002009-10-06T09:21:59.598-05:00That was so cool! I need to give a character some...That was so cool! I need to give a character some psychological trauma just so I can ask you about it. It's so fun to read your descriptions.Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00861022355718378425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217391718085448472.post-2285426481369417812009-10-06T09:11:54.259-05:002009-10-06T09:11:54.259-05:00Oooh, I like the story concept in this one. Great ...Oooh, I like the story concept in this one. Great advice, too. Thanks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10072706769675479529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217391718085448472.post-78680671326518994592009-10-06T07:26:17.693-05:002009-10-06T07:26:17.693-05:00I love this concept! It's so cool you can use ...I love this concept! It's so cool you can use your skills both as a writer and as an assist to others. Thanks for doing it. I'll follow you from now on.Victoria Dixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14012092208934951963noreply@blogger.com