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How Do I Bring Up Trauma to My Therapist?
Thank you for these fantastic questions. I am going to answer each question individually, as you bring up quite important issues; but before I get to your questions, I’m going to ask ... Read More
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Cannabis Use May Prolong PTSD Symptoms
Cannabis use issues (also known as Cannabis Use Disorder, or CUD) are on the rise among military veterans with posttraumatic stress (PTSD). “Indeed, rates of PTSD diagnoses among veterans ... Read More
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Being Mindful of ‘Kindfull’ Play: Empathy-Building Play Therapy
It is not a surprise that we have heard much stirring in the last several years about the importance of empathy and its role in everything from attachment, to neural development, to world ... Read More
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New Study Examines In-Session Immediacy
“Immediacy is the act of discussing in the here-and-now how the therapist is feeling about the patient, about himself/herself in relation to the patient, or about the patient-therapist ... Read More
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Does Race Affect Working Alliance?
Working Alliance (WA) describes the relationship between a client and therapist and the underlying bond formed during the therapeutic process. The majority of researchers believe that ... Read More
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Emotional Eating? HALT the BS
We all, at one time or another, use food for soothing. Eating is a pleasurable experience. The problem lies in using food for comfort rather than dealing with our emotions because food ... Read More
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To B or Not to B: Vitamin B12 and Folic Acid in Mental and Physical Health
Everyone seems to be talking about the Bs lately. Specifically, B12 and folic acid (or folate) are making headlines for their roles in mental health and illness. Both of these vitamins ... Read More
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50 Signs of Good Therapy
As a companion piece to the 50 Warning Signs of Questionable Therapy article, it’s important to understand there are many signs of good therapy as well. After all, good therapy has ... Read More
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Understanding Parallel Process in Supervision
Parallel process is one of many elements included in psychotherapy supervision. In supervision, a therapist relays their client’s issues to their supervisor. The supervisor then takes ... Read More
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Effects of Dexedrine Can Be Reduced With Strattera
Amphetamine abuse and addiction is a serious and growing public health issue throughout the United States. Addiction inevitably leads to rising health costs, lost productivity, broken families, ... Read More
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Hypnotism for Sexual Concerns
Hypnotism can be a useful and versatile tool for addressing sexual concerns, including several types of sexual problems (such as non-medically caused erectile dysfunction and low desire) ... Read More
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Secret Affairs Cause More Hostility in Relationships Than Coming Clean
Extradyadic involvement (EDI), also known as infidelity, occurs in many relationships. At times, the infidelity is known to both partners, and at other times, only the participating partner ... Read More
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Recovering from a Traumatic Birth
Dealing with the Trauma of Giving Birth For many new mothers, giving birth is one of the most exciting times in life. After all, you’re bringing ... Read More
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Dr. Aaron T. Beck: The Father of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Dr. Aaron T. Beck: The Father of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy On Monday, Nov. 1, the world lost an incredible psychiatrist when Dr. Aaron T. Beck, ... Read More
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5 Tips for Helping a Client When You’re Both Stuck
by Megan Paterson, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Roseville, California 5 Tips for Helping a Client When You’re Both Stuck Ever had a client ... Read More
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Business Formation for Therapy Practices
by Connor D. Jackson, JD Connor D. Jackson is a healthcare attorney based in Chicago who serves independent practices in several states. Visit his firm’s ... Read More
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Putting Kids First: Choosing Marital Partnerships and Co-Parenting over Divorce
Putting Kids First: Choosing Martial Partnerships and Co-Parenting over Divorce As many couples find out the hard way, the spark that led to them falling ... Read More
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Help! My Therapist Ended Her Practice and I Don't Know What to Do
I had been seeing my therapist for 28 years. Around March, she was unwell. This was a rare occurrence in our time together. But her viral infection ... Read More
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Help! I Have No One to Talk To
Ever since my dad died last year, I have had no one to talk to. And really, I had no one to talk to for the last three years of his life, ravaged ... Read More
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I Don’t Want to See My Family Anymore
Ever since my dad died last year, I have had no one to talk to. And really, I had no one to talk to for the last three years of his life, ravaged ... Read More
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How Do I Trust a Therapist If I Can't Trust Anyone?
Ever since my dad died last year, I have had no one to talk to. And really, I had no one to talk to for the last three years of his life, ravaged ... Read More
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Help! I Want to Stop Competing with My Friend
My best friend and I have known each other since college. We started out as “enemies,” Read More