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The Profound Impact of Human Connection
Many people are so unhappy that they find a therapist or counselor to work through their struggles. Plenty more people are content enough with their lives. But some are truly happy. Where ... Read More
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Exploring the Psychology of Anger and Motivation
A new study published in Psychological Science links anger to increased motivation for reward, a feature that some might associate with more positive emotions. Interestingly, this study ... Read More
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Part I: Voice Dialogue and Healing the Inner Scapegoat – A Transpersonal Perspective
“For years it lay in an iron box buried so deep inside me that I was never sure just what it was. I knew it carried slippery, combustible things more secret than sex and more dangerous ... Read More
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The Psychology of Marketing: Beauty Products Lower Self-Esteem
As much as indulging in “retail therapy” can trigger a short-term giddy feeling, new research shows that some products actually work in the opposite manner: we buy them because they ... Read More
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Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to Quit Smoking
A recent study of people who are trying to quit smoking shows that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy can help reduce cigarette cravings. Overcoming cravings is an essential part of successful ... Read More
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Therapy For Abusive Mothers: What Makes a Difference?
For adults who were physically or verbally abused as children, psychotherapy is an important step in working through the difficult emotions these experiences have created. But what about ... Read More
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Doting Mothers Cause Depressed Kids, Once Grown?
Perceived favoritism on the part of a mother can cause long-term psychological effects on all her children well into adulthood, according to new research. Gerontologist Karl Pillemer from ... Read More
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Different Therapy Approaches May Help Different Personality Types
For those battling depression, both cognitive-behavioral therapy and interpersonal psychotherapy have long been recognized as very effective means of overcoming depression. A new study ... Read More
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Study Measures Impact of Parental Suicide on Children
Many children grow up facing distinct challenges within their family lives, though some are presented with pronounced difficulty that may have the potential to negatively impact the child’s ... Read More
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Voice Dialogue and Shadow Work
The human shadow carries with it the potential for global annihilation and the potential to regenerate and evolve our species. At the crossroads, which road shall we choose? I shall be ... Read More
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Voice Dialogue in Practice
Why did I choose voice dialogue as the cornerstone of my counseling and coaching practice? Voice dialogue moves clients through the most profound healing of life’s traumas, and takes ... 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
Dear GoodTherapy.org, I?m done with my family. With the exception of my brother-in-law, they ... Read More
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How Do I Trust a Therapist If I Can't Trust Anyone?
Dear GoodTherapy.org, I grew up in a dysfunctional family. I know every family is a ... 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
