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		<title>Impulsivity in African American Girls With Bulimia</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[New research conducted over 9 years and involving African American girls shows that impulsivity and lack of behavioral control contribute to disordered eating, specifically bulimia. Oppositional behavior was not found to be a predictor of bulimia, as was previously thought.]]></description>
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		<title>Does Facebook Increase Social Support in Emerging Adults?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:00:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A recent study shows that as young people's social network expands, the number of more superficial relationships also increases. It is possible that people may begin to rely on the social support gained from self-disclosure to an ever-increasing audience and display more narcissistic behaviors.]]></description>
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		<title>New Study Identifies 6 Genetic Risk Factors for Schizophrenia</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:42:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A new study involving participants with a family history of schizotypal personality disorder identified 6 genetic risk factors not present in the controls or in people at risk for substance abuse or depression. This information may eventually help clinicians better identify those at risk.]]></description>
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		<title>Does Depression Influence Abstinence in Young Adults With Chemical Dependence?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:00:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In a study of abstinence self-efficacy (ASE) in young adults who seek treatment for substance abuse problems, findings showed that those participants with major depressive disorder had lower rates of ASE, but after treatment their ASE improved. ]]></description>
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		<title>Seemingly Harmless Discrimination Has Harmful Psychological Effects</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:58:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A recent study involving Latino participants showed that perceptions of frequent low-level discrimination and infrequent extreme discrimination are more harmful in terms of producing anxiety and depression than less frequent high-level discrimination.]]></description>
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		<title>Recognizing Resiliency in Maladaptive PTSD Behaviors</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:00:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In people with posttraumatic stress disorder, behaviors learned in childhood can lead to either resilience or pathology as adults. Therapists can help clients learn to turn maladaptive behaviors into strengths.]]></description>
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		<title>Does Arrival of New Baby Cause Sibling Opposition or Opportunity for Growth?</title>
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		<comments>http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/new-baby-sibling-opposition-0207121/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:14:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Research shows that for the most part, parents worry needlessly about how the arrival of a new baby will affect their firstborn. It is recommended that future research focus on dealing with specific, isolated problem behaviors rather than taking a broadband approach.]]></description>
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		<title>Impact of Postpartum Anxiety and Depression in Infant Development</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Worry and rumination in certain circumstances is normal in new mothers, but for those with postpartum depression and anxiety, this worry can result in a change in affect that can influence their relationship with their babies.]]></description>
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		<title>Identifying Social Phobia in Italian Children</title>
		<link>http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/social-phobia-anxiety-italian-children-0206122/</link>
		<comments>http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/social-phobia-anxiety-italian-children-0206122/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:00:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Italian researchers are adopting screening tools used in the United States to assess social phobia and anxiety in children in order to help provide early interventions. They aim to help prevent future psychological problems, social difficulties, and substance misuse for these children as they grow up..]]></description>
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		<title>White Matter Levels Are Similar in Cannabis Users and Schizophrenia Clients</title>
		<link>http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/white-matter-cannabis-users-schizophrenia-0206121/</link>
		<comments>http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/white-matter-cannabis-users-schizophrenia-0206121/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:22:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[While it has been known that cannabis use may lead to decreased white matter in the brain, a new study looks at how it affects people with schizophrenia, who are already at risk for decreased white matter. It is possible that cannabis use in young people with schizophrenia could lead to changes in brain maturation and increased risk of psychosis.]]></description>
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		<title>New Study Isolates Markers That May Predict Schizophrenia</title>
		<link>http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/study-isolates-schizophrenia-markers-0204121/</link>
		<comments>http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/study-isolates-schizophrenia-markers-0204121/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[To understand how auditory and visual processing are affected in clients with or at risk for schizophrenia, researchers looked at mismatch negativity responses, reorienting negativity responses, and attention shifts and found deficits in all three areas.]]></description>
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		<title>Teaching Children With Language and Memory Deficits</title>
		<link>http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/teaching-children-language-deficits-0203123/</link>
		<comments>http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/teaching-children-language-deficits-0203123/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:00:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Children with memory and language impairments may need special attention in the areas of math, spelling, and reading. These children also may have problems with behavior and attention.]]></description>
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		<title>Psychotherapy News Weekly Round-Up</title>
		<link>http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/psychotherapy-news-round-up/</link>
		<comments>http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/psychotherapy-news-round-up/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:30:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A GoodTherapy.org Psychotherapy News Weekly Round-Up Please take a look at these latest news articles and tell us what you think! Schizophrenia: When Hallucinatory Voices Suppress Real Ones, New Electronic Application May Help Facebook May Be Harmful to Self-Esteem What Real Commitment To Your Marriage Means Depression Link to Heart Disease Not Affected by Medication [...]]]></description>
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		<title>EFT Training Helps Clients and Therapists</title>
		<link>http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/emotionally-focused-couples-therapy-0203122/</link>
		<comments>http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/emotionally-focused-couples-therapy-0203122/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:13:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hands-on training in emotionally focused couples therapy helps therapists gain competence and increases their personal growth, regardless of age, sex, or education.]]></description>
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		<title>Premature Babies at Increased Risk for Depression and Anxiety</title>
		<link>http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/premature-babies-risk-depression-anxiety-0203121/</link>
		<comments>http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/premature-babies-risk-depression-anxiety-0203121/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:28:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In addition to the physical and cognitive challenges faced by premature, low-birth-weight children, a new study is now showing an increased risk for depression and anxiety for these children as they grow up. Their psychological well-being will need to be considered along with other health concerns by care providers.]]></description>
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		<title>To B or Not to B: B Vitamins and Depression</title>
		<link>http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/b-vitamin-depression-anxiety-0202123/</link>
		<comments>http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/b-vitamin-depression-anxiety-0202123/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 04:00:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Research is showing that in people with depression, women are more likely than men to take B vitamins to help avoid future bouts with depression, while men who have been diagnosed with anxiety or depression are more likely to take B vitamins than men who have not.]]></description>
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		<title>Does Obsessive-Compulsive Behavior Predict Eating Disorders?</title>
		<link>http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/obsessive-compulsive-behavior-eating-disorders-0202122/</link>
		<comments>http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/obsessive-compulsive-behavior-eating-disorders-0202122/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:54:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[New findings suggest that children who present with symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder have a higher risk of developing eating disorders as teens. Girls and those with a family history of disordered eating were also at higher risk.]]></description>
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		<title>Family-Based Treatment for Anorexia in Teens</title>
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		<comments>http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/family-based-treatment-anorexia-teens-0202121/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:34:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Research is showing that family-based therapy is more effective than cognitive-behavioral therapy in treating teens with anorexia nervosa. Teens show a better result in terms of maintaining healthy weight and adhering to treatment.]]></description>
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		<title>Does Anxiety Predict Bipolar Disorder in Children?</title>
		<link>http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/anxiety-predicts-bipolar-children-0201122/</link>
		<comments>http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/anxiety-predicts-bipolar-children-0201122/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:57:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[To add to our knowledge about the relationship between bipolar disorder and anxiety, a new study shows that teens with anxiety were more likely to have experienced bipolar symptoms at a younger age than teens without anxiety. These teens were also found to have a lower quality of life. It is recommended that the anxiety be treated as a separate issue in their treatment.]]></description>
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		<title>New Study Examines Risk Factors for Illicit Drug Use</title>
		<link>http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/risk-factors-illicit-drug-use-0201121/</link>
		<comments>http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/risk-factors-illicit-drug-use-0201121/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:23:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Experimentation is a common behavior during adolescence. Young adulthood is a time when individuals begin exploring new relationships, activities, and even substances. Drug use among young adults is not uncommon. However, adolescents who continue to abuse drugs and alcohol are more likely to engage in risky sexual activity, aggression, and unlawful behaviors. There are many [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Is Sexual Distress Indicative of Sexual Dysfunction?</title>
		<link>http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/does-sexual-distress-indicate-dysfunction-0131123/</link>
		<comments>http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/does-sexual-distress-indicate-dysfunction-0131123/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:00:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[According to the International Consensus Development Conference, female sexual dysfunction (FSD) must be characterized by anxiety about sexual performance together with feelings of distress and other symptoms of dysfunction. However, according to a new study led by A. Burri of the Department of Twin Research and Genetic Epidemiology at King’s College in London, many women [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Why Victims Don’t Acknowledge Stalking</title>
		<link>http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/victims-dont-acknowledge-stalking-0131122/</link>
		<comments>http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/victims-dont-acknowledge-stalking-0131122/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:00:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Acknowledgement of victimization is the first step on the road to recovery. Yet many individuals who are victims of stalking don’t ever acknowledge that they have been victimized. Although there is much research examining this phenomenon in sexual assaults, little research has been devoted to the psychological ramifications of unacknowledged victims of stalking. To address [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Study Examines Lifetime Risk Factors for OCD</title>
		<link>http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/risk-factors-for-ocd-0131121/</link>
		<comments>http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/risk-factors-for-ocd-0131121/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:46:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[One risk factor for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is something known as neurological soft signs (NSS). These minor disturbances in brain functioning have been shown to be present in people with OCD more often than in people without OCD. Some studies have isolated NSS and discovered that individuals with OCD and NSS have impaired reflexes and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Football, Boys, and Bullying: What’s the Connection?</title>
		<link>http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/football-boys-bullying-connection-0130123/</link>
		<comments>http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/football-boys-bullying-connection-0130123/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 04:00:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[With football season nearing end, emotionally charged teen boys, who are taught how to use aggression on the field, will no longer be able to use that physical outlet for their youthful frustrations. Because of the high level of violence in the sport, experts have wondered if these teens, who are encouraged to use coercion, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Stress and Environment: How Gender Affects Children’s Response</title>
		<link>http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/stress-environment-gender-affects-response-0130122/</link>
		<comments>http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/stress-environment-gender-affects-response-0130122/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:00:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[One method for measuring reactivity to stress is to assess the level of autonomic nervous system (ANS) functioning. In a recent study, Lisa M. Diamond of the Department of Psychology at the University of Utah used skin conductance (SCL) to measure ANS among 110 children 14 years old. The purpose of her experiment was to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Age Matters in the Client-Therapist Relationship</title>
		<link>http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/age-matters-in-the-client-therapist-relationship/</link>
		<comments>http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/age-matters-in-the-client-therapist-relationship/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:16:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/?p=11476</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[A strong therapeutic bond is imperative in order to achieve a successful outcome in psychotherapy. This bond must begin with the initial intake session. Research indicates that clients who feel disconnected from the clinician due to cultural, ethnic, or even religious differences, are more likely to terminate treatment as early as the first session. To [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Why Men From Rural Communities Avoid Seeking Mental Health Counseling</title>
		<link>http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/rural-men-avoid-counseling-0127120/</link>
		<comments>http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/rural-men-avoid-counseling-0127120/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Jan 2012 04:00:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Men, in general, are far less likely than women to seek professional help for mental health problems. But a new study, led by Joseph H. Hammer and David L. Vogel of the Department of Psychology at Iowa State University, suggests that men from rural communities are even more resistant than urban-dwelling men when it comes [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Do Cancer Survivors Handle Stress Better or Worse Than Others?</title>
		<link>http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/cancer-survivors-handle-stress-0127122/</link>
		<comments>http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/cancer-survivors-handle-stress-0127122/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:00:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/?p=11463</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The emotional impact of a cancer diagnosis is overwhelming. People who undergo cancer treatment come through recovery having learned how to deal with an immense amount of stress. Some individuals cope better than others. Research examining reactions to stress in cancer survivors has provided mixed results. Several studies suggest that cancer survivors are more resilient [...]]]></description>
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		<title>New Study Examines Predictors of PTSD and Depression after Trauma</title>
		<link>http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/predictors-ptsd-depression-after-trauma-0127121/</link>
		<comments>http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/predictors-ptsd-depression-after-trauma-0127121/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:46:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Experiencing a traumatic event can cause an individual to develop significant mental health problems, most commonly posttraumatic stress or depression. Many times, individuals who have been exposed to trauma develop varying degrees of both of these issues. Early detection is critical for diagnosis and treatment. In a recent study, Birgit Kleim of the Institute of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Young Girls Can Multimedia Multitask – But at What Cost?</title>
		<link>http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/girls-multimedia-multitask-cost-0126123/</link>
		<comments>http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/girls-multimedia-multitask-cost-0126123/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 04:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Half a dozen years ago, less than one-fifth of 12-year-old girls had a cell phone or iPod. Now, according to recent statistics, more than half of our young women own one if not both of these devices. Our culture has taken a dramatic technological shift over the past decade. And although there has been much [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Facing the Facts About Male Body Satisfaction</title>
		<link>http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/facts-about-male-body-satisfaction-0126122/</link>
		<comments>http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/facts-about-male-body-satisfaction-0126122/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:34:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/?p=11453</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[According to a new study led by Michael B. McFarland of the Department of Psychology at the University of North Texas, men primarily gauge their body satisfaction on three specific body parts, and they are not what one might think they are. Men who have body image issues struggle with a low sense of well-being [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Higher Rates of Intimate Partner Aggression in Female Veterans Than Male Veterans</title>
		<link>http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/partner-aggression-female-veterans-0126121/</link>
		<comments>http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/partner-aggression-female-veterans-0126121/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:46:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The number of women who serve in the military and engage in combat is at an all-time high. The serious negative psychological consequences of being exposed to combat situations are well documented in male and female veterans. Those who return from war zones are at increased risk for many mental health problems, including posttraumatic stress, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Socio-Evaluative Threats Compromise Physical Health</title>
		<link>http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/socio-evaluative-threats-compromise-health-0125123/</link>
		<comments>http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/socio-evaluative-threats-compromise-health-0125123/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 04:00:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/?p=11439</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[One of the primary risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) is stress. Whether psychological or physiological, stress can elevate ambulatory blood pressure (ABP) in healthy individuals, posing a risk factor for CVD. This dynamic has been replicated in some research studies conducted in laboratory settings. Socio-evaluative threats, which include threats to appearance, self-esteem, ability, and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Attachment-Related Dismissal Results in Underreported Distress in Children</title>
		<link>http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/attachment-related-distress-children-012512/</link>
		<comments>http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/attachment-related-distress-children-012512/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:00:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/?p=11426</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Attachment bonds are formed in early childhood. Relationships with nurturing attentive caregivers result in secure attachment bonds in children as they age. However, dismissive caregivers who neglect or avoid relationships with their children tend to cause insecure and dismissive attachment behaviors and perceptions in these children. The attachment bonds directly shape children’s internal working models [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How Gender and Personality Affect Memory Retrieval and Mood</title>
		<link>http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/gender-personality-affect-memory-mood-0125121/</link>
		<comments>http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/gender-personality-affect-memory-mood-0125121/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:05:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/?p=11424</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Autobiographical memories (AMs) are personal memories that individuals have of different events and experiences that occurred in their lifetimes. Evidence suggests that men retrieve AMs differently than women. Some studies have shown that individuals with extroverted personalities tend to retrieve more positive AMs than negative AMs. In contrast, individuals with introverted personalities and traits, such [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Internet Therapy Helps Individuals with Tinnitus</title>
		<link>http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/internet-therapy-for-tinnitus-0124123/</link>
		<comments>http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/internet-therapy-for-tinnitus-0124123/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 04:00:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tinnitus is a disabling condition that causes an individual to perceive sounds that are not present. Over 10% of the population suffers with this condition, with nearly 2% of the entire population struggling with tinnitus in the extremely distressing ranges. People in this category have symptoms similar to those who struggle with chronic pain or [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Moral Identity Determines Direction of Power Trip</title>
		<link>http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/moral-identity-determines-power-trip-0124122/</link>
		<comments>http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/moral-identity-determines-power-trip-0124122/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:04:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/?p=11409</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Power can cause even the most level-headed individuals to act in self-serving ways. Many individuals believe that power is a corruptive force and that most people who gain vast amounts of power inevitably use it for ill. However, a recent study, led by Katherine A. DeCelles of the Rotman School of Management at the University [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Does Gaze Perception Influence Schizophrenic Symptom Severity?</title>
		<link>http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/gaze-perception-influences-schizophrenic-symptoms-0124121/</link>
		<comments>http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/gaze-perception-influences-schizophrenic-symptoms-0124121/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:03:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/?p=11404</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Several studies have been conducted in an attempt to determine the exact relationship between gaze perception and symptomology in schizophrenia (SCZ). However, the results of the studies were rather ambiguous and did not provide evidence that could positively influence interventions and treatments for clients suffering from SCZ. In particular, eye gaze direction and perception are [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Attentive Parenting May Reduce Risky Sexual Behavior in African-American Youths</title>
		<link>http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/parenting-reduces-risky-sexual-behavior-african-americans-0123122/</link>
		<comments>http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/parenting-reduces-risky-sexual-behavior-african-americans-0123122/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:11:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/?p=11392</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[It is well established that racial discrimination can have negative emotional consequences, including depression and anxiety. But understanding how racial discrimination influences risky sexual behavior, both directly and indirectly, has not been fully explored until now. Megan E. Roberts of the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Dartmouth College wanted to find out how [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Attending 4-Year College Influences Ethnic Identity</title>
		<link>http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/college-influences-ethnic-identity-0123121/</link>
		<comments>http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/college-influences-ethnic-identity-0123121/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:58:55 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cultural & Social Issues]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/?p=11384</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The transition from high school to college is a major milestone that evokes many emotions for teens. For adolescents with multicultural ethnic identities, this time represents a period in which they can explore their ethnicity more freely. However, a new study led by Kim M. Tsai of the Department of Psychology at the University of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Positive Affirmations Are Helpful to Teens</title>
		<link>http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/positive-affirmations-help-teens-0119123/</link>
		<comments>http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/positive-affirmations-help-teens-0119123/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 04:00:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/?p=11378</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Value affirmations, also known as self-affirmations, are positive assessments of one’s abilities, traits, and personality qualities. Value affirmations can increase self-esteem, self-worth, and fulfillment of one’s needs. When an individual recognizes their own worth and has a strong sense of identity and autonomy, they are more willing to help others meet their needs. This relationship [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How Does Eldercare Affect Job Performance?</title>
		<link>http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/eldercare-affects-job-performance-0119122/</link>
		<comments>http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/eldercare-affects-job-performance-0119122/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:54:33 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Aging & Geriatric Issues]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/?p=11375</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Caring for an aging parent can cause increased stress and decreased mental health. In recent years, the number of people who provide eldercare services for family members while employed outside of the home has increased dramatically. Studies have shown that the demands of eldercare have negative impacts on mental health, which in turn results in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Wishy-Washy Relationships May be Bad for Your Health</title>
		<link>http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/wishy-washy-relationships-bad-health/</link>
		<comments>http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/wishy-washy-relationships-bad-health/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:02:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/?p=11368</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[According to a new study led by Bert N. Uchino of the Department of Psychology and Health Psychology Program at the University of Utah, ambivalent interpersonal relationships cause telomeres, chromosomal structures that maintain a person’s biological balance, to shorten. Short telomeres have been linked with increased risk for heart disease, infection, and decreased cellular life. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Can Marital Education Program Heal Wounds of Infidelity?</title>
		<link>http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/marital-education-heals-infidelity-wounds-0118123/</link>
		<comments>http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/marital-education-heals-infidelity-wounds-0118123/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 04:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Infidelity / Affair Recovery]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/?p=11355</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Although infidelity is a difficult problem to address, marriage therapy has been shown to be highly effective at treating this painful issue. Marriage education, which teaches communication and compromise, is another form of treatment. But until now, its effect on marital satisfaction for couples dealing with infidelity had not been examined. Elizabeth S. Allen of [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/marital-education-heals-infidelity-wounds-0118123/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
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		<title>Rape Victims Who Avoid Coping Benefit From EMDR</title>
		<link>http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/rape-victims-benefit-from-emdr-0118122/</link>
		<comments>http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/rape-victims-benefit-from-emdr-0118122/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/?p=11351</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Nearly one in 12 women who suffer with posttraumatic stress do so as a result of being raped. Although many therapies have been shown to help reduce the symptoms of rape-related PTSD, including eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) and prolonged exposure (PE), a small number of these women still do not see significant relief. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Expressive Writing Crosses Cultural Lines in Breast Cancer Treatment</title>
		<link>http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/expressive-writing-crosses-cultural-lines-in-breast-cancer-0118121/</link>
		<comments>http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/expressive-writing-crosses-cultural-lines-in-breast-cancer-0118121/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:22:27 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Cancer]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/?p=11345</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Asian-American women are just as likely to develop breast cancer as European-American women but are far more likely to die as a result. Women of Asian descent also struggle with mental health issues because of their cancer but are not as likely to find culturally and socially assimilated mental health professionals as their non-Asian counterparts. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Does Depression Cause Job Burnout, or Vice Versa?</title>
		<link>http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/does-depression-cause-job-burnout-or-vice-versa/</link>
		<comments>http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/does-depression-cause-job-burnout-or-vice-versa/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 23:00:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/?p=11342</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Anyone who has experienced job burnout may also have suffered with symptoms of depression. And those who struggle with depression may find that their symptoms result in significant burnout on the job. Until now, little research has examined how these two constructs relate to each other, and more specifically, if they are interchangeable as predictors [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Emergency Dispatchers Benefit From Rose-Colored Glasses</title>
		<link>http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/rose-colored-glasses-benefit-emergency-dispatchers-0117121/</link>
		<comments>http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/rose-colored-glasses-benefit-emergency-dispatchers-0117121/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:42:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/?p=11337</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Peritraumatic emotional distress is a psychological condition that puts an individual at increased risk for depression and posttraumatic stress (PTSD). Specifically, peritraumatic emotional distress has been linked to increased negative self-perceptions and occurs when someone experiences a traumatic event and after. First responders and emergency personnel are especially vulnerable to peritraumatic emotional distress, and the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Illness-Related Depression in Parents May Disrupt Family Functioning</title>
		<link>http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/parents-illness-related-depression-disrupts-families-0113123/</link>
		<comments>http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/parents-illness-related-depression-disrupts-families-0113123/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jan 2012 04:00:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/?p=11327</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Parents who struggle with a chronic illness are at increased risk for mental health challenges, particularly depression. Adults with multiple sclerosis (MS), a degenerative neurological disorder, have statistically high rates of depression, upwards of 59%. Because the illness often first manifests in early adulthood, the debilitating effects can impair child-rearing abilities and have a negative [...]]]></description>
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		<title>New Study Examines Effectiveness of Seeking Safety for Women With PTSD</title>
		<link>http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/ptsd-women-seeking-safety-effectively-0113122/</link>
		<comments>http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/ptsd-women-seeking-safety-effectively-0113122/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 23:00:45 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Drug & Alcohol Addiction]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Seeking Safety is a brief therapeutic treatment that incorporates cognitive behavioral techniques in order to decrease substance misuse in people suffering from post-traumatic stress. Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) are common in individuals who have experienced a traumatic event, and the majority of women being treated for SUDs have reported prior traumas. Because SUD and PTSD [...]]]></description>
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