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Pleasing Others to Escape the Bad Person Feeling
Bad person feelings typically develop early in life. Although it may not be intended, children can get the message that it isn’t simply what they do or think or feel that is bad, but ... Read More
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The Price Paid for Being the Perfect Child
Being considered a “perfect child” by one’s parents feels fantastic. Basking in the glow from parents’ approval and love can feel safe and special, like one is living in a magical ... Read More
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Following in a Parent’s Footsteps
“Like father, like son.” “Like mother, like daughter.” These sentiments are often expressed with great joy and pride. Many parents are delighted and honored when ... Read More
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The Fear of Hurting the Other and the Inhibition of Self
Even when it is unintended, some people find it intolerable to hurt someone they love. To experience hurting the other can create shame, guilt and strong “I am a bad person” feelings. ... Read More
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The Undeveloped Self and the Difficulty of Relationship
When we describe the relationship between mother and infant, we understand that baby and mother are one. In that symbiotic relationship, there is merger. There are not two separate selves ... Read More
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Developing Mutual Concern between Mother and Child
When a baby is born the process of Separation/Individuation begins. First, baby and mother are one. Mother has the wish to love and protect her baby. She wants to keep her from physical ... Read More
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Individuation Experiences and Relationship Problems
What is the relationship between having a problem with your significant other and not having individuated successfully? Successful individuation means that you have navigated into young ... 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
