Teresa Gil Ph.D.

About

Teresa Gil, Ph.D. has worked for over 25 years as a psychotherapist, professor, and trainer. In her private practice, she works with women, children, and families dealing with recovery from child abuse and trauma. She is also a professor of psychology at Hudson Valley Community College, she teaches courses in social work and sociology as well. Gil works as a trainer and consultant in human service settings and has facilitated workshops on therapeutic issues including communication, parenting skills, and family relations. She is also the author of Women Who Were Sexually Abused as Children: Mothering, Resilience, and Protecting the Next Generation.

Books by Teresa Gil Ph.D.

Recent Posts

The Pain of Mothering With Broken Family Ties

For mothers abused as children, dysfunctional family dynamics persist in their extended families, making it impossible to maintain relationships and connection.

Our Feelings Are Not the Enemy

Personal Perspective: How to work best with mothers who were victims of sexual abuse.

Healing the Child Within

A therapist works to increase a client’s ability to reclaim their younger parts of self who have been deserted and left to fend for themselves.

Forgiveness: The Limits and Boundaries

Exploring the purpose of forgiveness and one client's resistance to it.

Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein: Partners in Crime

The tactics Ghislaine Maxwell used to procure victims for convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

Overcoming Adversity and Building Resiliency: Supporting Mothers

How childhood trauma can sabotage relationships.

Being Mindful to Avoid "Falling" in Love With the Wrong People

As children, we were wounded in dysregulated and discordant relationships with caretakers; but as adults, our way back to ourselves occurs in compassionate relationships with others.

Discovering and Healing the Inner Child

Healing from trauma requires letting go of habitual defenses in order to open up and trust again. This is a scary and vulnerable act, fueled by the light of hope.

The Therapeutic Relationship

The therapeutic relationship and its importance in resilience and healing.

Trauma Triggers:

Re-establishing feelings of safety and connection.