Despite radical movement toward women’s equality, domestic violence remains a major stumbling block that prevents many women from feeling safe or achieving full equality with men.
Some studies indicate more women are injured by domestic violence than any by other cause while pregnant, and between 25% and 50% of women will experience... Read More
First of all, I’d like to reassure you that transference is often a natural part of therapy. It is understandable that you would develop feelings for someone who is supportive, encouraging, and warm, particularly if the other key relationships in your life are not as satisfying for you as they once may have been. In and of itself, transference isn’t a negative thing—in fact, it can provide a valuable opportunity to gain useful insights and can be used effectively in your sessions.
Where it can get problematic is if it blocks the work, if it brings feelings of shame and guilt that go unresolved,... Read More
Shouting, yelling, screaming. Nearly all parents have done it; nearly all children age 10 and under have heard it. In small doses, such as in emergencies, yelling is not believed to be harmful. Yet, as common as this interaction is within families, if it happens too often it can break down positive conflict-management skills and flood a family’s... Read More
By the time she was 30 years old, “Roberta” was the mother of a beautiful baby boy she was crazy about—but about her husband “Harry,” the baby’s father, not so much; Roberta had more than enough of Harry. They fought all the time, and Harry was about done with Roberta, too. Their fights started getting physical; once, Harry threw a wooden salad bowl at Roberta, striking her in the chest, but this was an isolated case. Neither of their families provided help of any kind.
She felt like a beast... Read More
Those of you who’ve read my chapter in the anthology Goddess Shift: Women Leading for a Change know that I have had plenty of personal experience with depression, and that I have a unique relationship with it. I believe this has been an enormous help to me in helping others with depression. So I thought it might be useful to share some of what I do when I get depressed.
What resolves depression is grieving losses and traumas, changing... Read More
Social networking sites (SNS) are the most popular venues for young adults to meet, share information, and communicate. Across the globe, users are staying connected with various SNSs like Facebook. In Japan, the most popular SNS is called “mixi.” With over 25 million users, mixi allows members to join for free, create friendships, and join communities. It also presents a ripe environment for data retrieval. Because so many young adults use mixi, Naoki Masuda of the Department of Mathematical Informatics... Read More
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Bipolar is characterized by moods that range from depressive to manic. Evidence suggests that the coping styles people use when depressed, and their response to depressive episodes, can greatly predict the course of bipolar. Depression has been shown to be directly related to high levels of negative affect and low levels of positive affect. Low self-esteem also contributes to depressive symptoms.
No study has examined how symptoms of bipolar are directly influenced by mood, self-esteem, and coping strategies during... Read More
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The way we express ourselves to our partners really does matter, especially when we are communicating complaints. A statement that starts with “you” or uses the words “never” or “always” will likely be interpreted as blaming and will beget a defensive response. Once a conversation dissolves into attack-and-defend, the issues at hand will be left unresolved.
Although statements such as “You never put your clothes in the hamper” or “You’re always late” look, feel, and sound like complaints,... Read More
The relationship between the Internet, video games, mobile technology, and mental health continues to be a hot button issue. With ever-increasing numbers of children, teens, and adults carrying smartphones, laptops, and tablets, access to the online universe has never been so open.
Although many of us are able to balance technology in these areas in a responsible way, the ability to manage this unprecedented access to information and immediate gratification poses a major challenge to others. Poor management of... Read More
Often partners are convinced that they are excellent listeners. However, when asked, many partners are unable to give an adequate summary of what their partner was saying. Partners aren’t always conscious of their tendency to plan what they are going to say next.
Some partners are busy preparing a defense if the other partner has been listing complaints or has been very upset. Here, the inability to listen redirects the focus away from the talking partner toward the listener, and the conversation becomes more about the listener’s point of view instead of the partner talking about his or her... Read More
When someone is in physical pain, it is common for others to respond to that pain, both physically and emotionally. They may act in ways that will help alleviate the physical pain, and they may actually feel emotional symptoms of the other person’s pain. Likewise, when emotional pain is witnessed, such as grieving, witnesses may also feel a sense of sadness or loss.
These two different kinds of pain and how they are processed were... Read More
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If someone has a family history of cancer, they probably undergo early screenings because of their genetic risk. Likewise, when someone has a close family member with a rare genetic disease, or even cardiovascular disease or diabetes, they may be more sensitive to factors that will increase their already heightened risk for these diseases. However, disclosure of the actual risk is different than testing for the risk. When it comes to psychological illnesses, many people do not undergo screenings for illnesses merely... Read More
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Counselors and their work are changing and developing constantly. Some counselors are choosing to work in one particular area of home-based counseling with children and families. These families are comprised of varying cultural and socio-economic status. Because working with these families is often inconsistent, sporadic, or engaged in crisis, the traits of a professional working in this area include positive “rapport, warmth,... Read More
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What I love about worry is it’s so portable. You can worry almost anywhere about almost anything! Whether it’s sitting on the couch in your own living room downing red wine and throwing back chocolate chips cookies, tossing and turning in bed at night like a rotisserie chicken, or quietly sitting at your desk at work—worry can be with you always. It’s kind of like The Force in that way.
Although worry is perfectly human,... Read More
