This is self-work and I'm Dr Margaret Rutherford. At self-work we'll discuss psychological and emotional issues

common in today's world and what to do about them.

I'm Dr Margaret and self-Works is a podcast dedicated to you taking just a few minutes

today for your own self-work.

Hi and welcome to self-work. I'm Dr. Margaret Rutherford. I'm a clinical psychologist out of Fayetteville, Arkansas.

I've been practicing for over 25 years.

And I began podcasting last year because I really wanted to extend the walls of my practice to

others who might already be in therapy and already have their own therapist but

be interested in what maybe someone else has to say or to those who may even

have stigma against mental illness and not understand what therapy might be like.

Today's topic is a very sensitive one. It's on sexual abuse. So please take care if you've

been sexually abused and you continue listening. I especially want to thank the people who've left such nice reviews on iTunes.

That's really the best way that I can get the word out or we can get the word out about

self-work other than you just telling people. can get great

great information.

For example, someone writes,

I started listening to this podcast

when I was diagnosed with major depressive disorder

and anxiety.

That's helpful for me to know.

Someone else says, I appreciate your insight

on all the topics covered.

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