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Reconnecting with Self, Part 2: Mindfully Heading Toward Discomfort
July 18, 2018 .
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“What we are about to undertake is an expedition together, a journey of discovery into the most secret recesses of our consciousness. And for such an adventure, we must travel light. ... Read More
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Reconnecting with Self, Part 1: Untangling Early Life Adaptations
July 18, 2018 .
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Life does not always turn out the way we’d like. We carry our stories. In some moments, we might feel like kings. In others, we feel like failures. We feel grotesque. For some, the ... Read More
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How to Handle a Disrespectful Teenager: 6 Tips for Parents
July 17, 2018 .
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“Don’t you walk away when I’m talking to you!” “But Mom!” “Don’t ‘but Mom’ me. I’m not finished here!” Sigh. Eye roll. “You’re ... Read More
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Understanding the Role of Shame in Complex Posttraumatic Stress
July 16, 2018 .
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The two most common and well-known mental health issues are depression and anxiety. About 19% of Americans experience depression at least once in their lives. The figure for anxiety is ... Read More
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The Impact of Legalization on Health, Wellness, and Community
July 13, 2018 .
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“What’s the big deal about smoking pot? It’s legal.” Have you or someone you know who uses marijuana said this? Did you know that marijuana is still federally illegal? Marijuana ... Read More
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When Love Is a Battlefield: How to Win a Battle Without Losing the War
July 12, 2018 .
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We live in a competitive world. Sports, politics, and business can create the illusion that one person needs to lose for another to triumph. Yet in all these apparently cutthroat fields, ... Read More
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What Should We Tell the Kids About Why We Are Divorcing?
July 11, 2018 .
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I have so much respect for couples who sit in my office and ask for help with their divorce. It can be fairly easy to help with some questions, such as, “What type of parenting schedules ... Read More
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It’s for You, Not Them: Forgive to Help Yourself Heal
July 10, 2018 .
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Healing emotional wounds is a process of self-exploration, one that can provide endless benefits no matter what stage of life you are in. Resentment and self-loathing can be scarring if ... Read More
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Increasing Understanding of Multicultural Mental Health Concerns
July 9, 2018 .
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English tends to provide a robust variety of descriptions for mental health issues, whether they’re represented in the DSM or not. For the most part, we can talk about trauma, adverse ... Read More
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12 Quotes About the Power of Kindness
July 8, 2018 .
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Kindness is a trait many people consider key to being a “good person,” but it can be taken for granted. The importance of being kind often becomes clearer when we experience kindness ... Read More
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Perfectionism and Burnout: Address Stress and Find Balance
July 7, 2018 .
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The word “perfectionist” may bring to mind someone who is the picture of tidy. Or it might inspire the thought of a bookshelf, alphabetized and organized by genre. Perfectionism is ... Read More
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Help For Panic Attacks: Understanding Your Experience Is Key
July 6, 2018 .
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Sara left her office, thrilled. She had just been told she was being promoted. Only two years since graduation, and her career was already skyrocketing. But while standing in line at ... Read More
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Bored With Everything? Study Suggests Method for Regaining Pleasure
July 6, 2018 . No CommentsBoredom with life is a common complaint in therapy. That shiny new car is often less interesting a year later. Conversations with a once-exciting partner ... Read More
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Study: Monogamous and Nonmonogamous Relationships Equally Happy
July 4, 2018 . No CommentsConsensual nonmonogamy (CNM) relationship styles may be increasing in popularity. Nonmonogamy describes when someone has more than one romantic partner ... Read More
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‘Helicopter’ Parenting May Harm Kids’ Self-Control
July 2, 2018 . No CommentsMany parents feel anxious about their kids’ safety and are eager to help their kids succeed. Others feel pressured to conform to cultural norms and track ... Read More
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Study: Herpes More Common in Brains of People With Alzheimer’s
June 29, 2018 . No CommentsAlzheimer’s is a form of dementia that attacks memory, personality, and executive function. Previous research has identified a number of modifiable ... Read More
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Study: Meditation Can Change Body’s Response to Stress
June 27, 2018 . No CommentsMany studies show meditation can reduce stress. Yet most studies have relied on subjective measurements of stress, such as self-reports. Little research ... Read More
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Why Can’t I Cry?
July 12, 2018 . 0 CommentsDear GoodTherapy.org, My ex-husband is suing me. My kids don’t want anything to do with me. My job is a dead end, and my life sucks. I feel like I have no future ... Read More
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How Do I Cope with Being the Least Favorite Child?
July 2, 2018 . 1 CommentsDear GoodTherapy.org, My parents have three children, and I’m the least favorite. They’ve never said it in those exact words, but it’s obvious in the way they ... Read More
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How Do I Feel Like a ‘Real’ Bisexual?
June 25, 2018 . 1 CommentsDear GoodTherapy.org, I’m bisexual. I had a bunch of boyfriends in middle school. My parents joked I was “boy crazy.” But in high school, I started crushing on ... Read More
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How Do I Fix Trust Issues After Being Caught Cheating?
June 18, 2018 . 4 CommentsDear GoodTherapy.org, I cheated on my girlfriend. Yes, I’m a cheater and I’ll never live it down. I don’t deserve Read More
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Should I Quit Teaching and Give Up on My Dream?
June 11, 2018 . 1 CommentsDear GoodTherapy.org, I can’t do this anymore. I wasn’t expecting to strike it rich as a history professor. Nobody becomes a teacher for the money. But I thought ... Read More
