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‘The Queen’s Gambit’ — This Is How Traumatized Children Survive

‘THE QUEEN’S GAMBIT’
How Traumatized Children Survive

January 12, 2021 by Dr. Sandra E. Cohen

The Queen’s Gambit is a tale of chess and childhood tragedy. This riveting series shows us clearly that when traumatized children try to survive adulthood, they may have questionable ways of coping. But there’s a big difference in how these children survive and the ways that actually help them. It’s important to know that difference. …

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How Traumatized Children Survive

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“We come to Film and TV to find our hidden stories. If we look deeply into a character’s psyche, there is much to see about ourselves.”

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