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‘Reviving Ophelia’ and Supporting Our Teens: A GoodTherapy.org Review
In the bestselling book Reviving Ophelia: Saving the Selves of Adolescent Girls, Dr. Mary Pipher discusses the negative impact adolescence can have on young women. She observes that before ... Read More
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5 Takeaways from ‘The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself’
Michael Singer’s The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself is a book that compelled me to pull out my highlighter as I read. It contains a lot of valuable nuggets I’ve been implementing ... Read More
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Why We Must Pay Attention to the Lessons in ’13 Reasons Why’
A few weeks ago, I had two people I work with in my private practice reference the Netflix original series 13 Reasons Why. This captivating miniseries, based on the 2007 teen fiction book ... Read More
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Inspiring Your Own Joy: The Lessons of Pixar’s ‘Inside Out’
Someone I’m working with in therapy recently asked me whether I’ve seen Pixar’s Inside Out. Shortly after, a friend of mine asked the same question, saying, “You would love it. ... Read More
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What Pixar’s ‘Inside Out’ Can Teach Us about Trauma, Part II
Editor’s note: In Part I of this two-part series, we reviewed how the Pixar movie Inside Out provides a unique way to consider how the impact of trauma on our lives leads to rejection ... Read More
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What Pixar’s ‘Inside Out’ Can Teach Us about Trauma, Part I
Editor’s note: This is the first article in a two-part series that explores how the Pixar movie Inside Out offers a compelling and accessible way to look the impact of trauma and dissociation. ... Read More
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7 Fictional Films about Mental Health
Films that depict mental health issues often do well at the box office. Some of them, such as One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, go on to win Oscars and become classics. Many people have ... Read More
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‘The Invisible War’: A GoodTherapy.org Movie Review
Whether you are thinking of joining the military, are an advocate against sexual abuse and violence, or simply want to watch a riveting documentary, I encourage you to see The Invisible ... Read More
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‘The Hunger Games’: A GoodTherapy.org Movie Review
The Internet is awash in opinions about children 12 and under viewing The Hunger Games, or not. There are professional, parental, grandparental, educated, and miscellaneous opinions, enough ... Read More
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‘The King’s Speech’: A GoodTherapy.org Movie Review
Recently, I saw the movie The King’s Speech. A touching, powerful example of how politics and psychology are woven together! It’s also a beautiful portrayal of the hard work and the ... Read More
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What Is Love? Films in Review for GoodTherapy.org
I’m pondering on what the meaning of love is – and how we think of it as a society. This past week, I watched two movies that were designed to get us thinking about love, from two ... Read More
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Benjamin Button: A GoodTherapy.org Movie Review
Today I saw The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. It was a deeply moving film. I recommend it highly. And I also wish for you that you allow it to open your heart to yourself and others ... Read More