Star Wars, Kylo Ren, and Embracing Contradicting Duality
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker By Chris Gearing and Dr. Sylvia Gearing The Dead Speak! But unlike the sudden nature of the Rise of...
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Insights for Feeling Better
Plain-language reads on trauma, parenting, relationships and emotional health from the GearingUP team, often told through the movies and shows you already know.
Ford vs Ferrari and Resilience
By Chris Gearing and Dr. Sylvia Gearing The 2019 film “Ford vs Ferrari” starring Matt Damon and Christian Bale focuses on the turbulent relationship between...
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Watchmen and Generational Trauma
Watchmen: Episode Two – “Martial Feats of Comanche Horsemanship” By Chris Gearing and Dr. Sylvia Gearing Welcome back, Mr. Phillips / Ms. Crookshanks! A quick...
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Understanding The World of Watchmen Through Complex Trauma
Watchmen: Episode One – “It’s Summer and We’re Running Out of Ice” By Chris Gearing and Dr. Sylvia Gearing Pull down your mirrored faces and...
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How Trauma Created Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker
By Chris Gearing and Dr. Sylvia Gearing Put on a happy face, dear readers. This is your final warning for spoilers for the entire movie...
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“Ad Astra” and Parental Trauma
“Ad Astra,” Early Life Trauma, and the Sins of the Father by Dr. Sylvia Gearing and Chris Gearing Hello fellow astronauts! The following article contains...
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Understanding Traumatic Invalidation In “Rocketman”
Understanding Traumatic Invalidation In “Rocketman’s” Elton John From “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road” To “I’m Still Standing” By Chris Gearing and Dr. Sylvia Gearing Hey there,...
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Why Daenerys Targaryen Became A Tyrant
Why Daenerys Targaryen Became A Tyrant By Chris Gearing and Dr. Sylvia Gearing Hail and well met, dear reader. The following contains spoilers for all...
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A Song of Daenerys Targaryen and Dragon Fire
A Song of Daenerys Targaryen and Dragon Fire Understanding Complex Trauma and Why The Dragon Queen’s Story Ends In Ashes By Chris Gearing and Dr....
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