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Understanding the Introvert
Understanding Introverts We have all heard the terms introvert and extrovert. They are used to describe people’s personalities and the effects of social interaction on their energy ... Read More
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The Art of Effective Co-Parenting
By Bren M. Chasse, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist The Art of Effective Co-Parenting “Co-parenting is not a competition. It’s a collaboration of two homes working together ... Read More
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7 Simple Practices for Greater Well-Being in 2021
By Angela Bisignano, PhD, Psychologist 7 Simple Practices for Greater Well-Being in 2021 Many people start the year with the best intentions for new goals and resolutions. January is a ... Read More
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Dating in the Age of Coronavirus
Looking for Love: Dating in the Age of Coronavirus Dating in the age of the pandemic is considerably more difficult than before it started. In the past, you might have met someone at a ... Read More
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What to Do When the Person You’re Disappointed in Is You
What to Do When the Person You’re Disappointed in Is You We’re almost two months into the new year, yet many of us have already disappointed ourselves. Maybe we’ve dropped ... Read More
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Overcoming Heartbreak: 7 Stages of Healing
By Kendall Coffman, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Overcoming Heartbreak: 7 Stages of Healing Heartbreak can leave us with a hollow and cold feeling as well as a loss of a sense ... Read More
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Therapy Lingo: What Is an “Initial Mental Health Consultation?”
What Is Involved in an Initial Mental Health Consultation? If you’re looking for a therapist, you may have noticed phrases like “initial consultation” or “initial ... Read More
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Why People Stay in Toxic Relationships
By Chareessa Chee, Licensed Professional Counselor Why People Stay in Bad Relationships Sometimes we stay in bad, even toxic relationships longer than we really want to. It’s not ... Read More
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The Power of Habits, Part 2: Leaving Habits Behind
The Power of Habits Part 2: The Key to Quitting Bad Habits Most of us have experience with trying to quit bad habits. We want to grow, and bad certain habits can stand in our way. We know ... Read More
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Galentine’s Day 2021: The Importance of Friendship During Isolation
Galentine’s Day 2021: The Importance of Friendship During Isolation We are all familiar with Valentine’s Day being the national holiday of love, a celebration of romance and ... Read More
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A COVID Valentine’s Day: A Day of Love and Connection in 2021
A COVID Valentine’s Day: A Day of Love and Connection in 2021 As Valentine’s Day approaches, people everywhere are wondering about the best way to celebrate love and connection ... Read More
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12 Steps to Improve Your Communication in Relationship Conflict
By Kendall Coffman, MS, Marriage and Family Therapist Bids for Connection: 12 Steps to Improve Your Communication in Relationships Bids for Connection and Love Relationships can be challenging, ... Read More
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Therapist Risk Management Strategies for Stalking
by Dr. Jocelyn Markowicz, PhD, Psychologist Help for the Helping Professional: Risk Management Strategies The success of psychotherapy is correlated ... Read More
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6 Celebrities Working to Destigmatize Mental Health Concerns
6 Celebrity Mental Health Advocates (and What They’re Up To) People of all ages look up to celebrities and give special attention to their opinions ... Read More
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Making the Most of Your Continuing Education Requirements
Making the Most of Your CE Requirements If you currently work in mental health, you know the importance of continuing education. Learning about new research, ... Read More
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Turn It Upside Down: An Anti-Racist Model for Diagnostic Care of African Americans
By Jocelyn Markowicz, PhD, Psychologist Turn It Upside Down: From the Existing Model to the Anti-Racist Model of Diagnostic Care for African Americans As ... Read More
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Best Practices for Responding to Therapy Referrals
Best Practices for Responding to Therapy Referrals Therapy referrals are an essential part of the success of many behavioral health organizations and ... Read More
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How Do I Deal with Loneliness?
My life is a sad state of affairs. I have no real friends to speak of, just my cat Lula. Even she doesn't like me very much. I can't work because ... Read More
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What's the Best Way to Break Up?
I have been with my boyfriend for over a year now and I don't see a future together. It was fun for a while, but now it feels stale and unexciting. ... Read More
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Help! I Think I'm Addicted to Video Games
I work. I eat and drink. I play video games. I sleep. Then I repeat. Every. Single. Day. Three of these things are necessities, but the ... 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