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Help! I’m Having Second Thoughts About Quitting My Job
Dear GoodTherapy.org, I left my job about two months ago, run-down and on the brink of something drastic because of how miserable I was. It was an extremely high-stress job in finance, ... Read More
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How Perseverance and Resilience Relate to the Window of Tolerance
In my work, I’ve found certain frameworks to be helpful for understanding and perceiving our sense of balance and wellness. To illustrate this, let’s consider the following two ... Read More
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How Gendered Marketing, Sexism Can Impact Halloween Costume Choices
When I was 13 years old, I was a huge fan of “I Dream of Jeannie,” a show from the 1960s about a female genie who lives with her male “master” in his suburban home in the United ... Read More
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Intention Isn’t Everything: 7 Ways to Inadvertently Invalidate Feelings
Many of us are aware of the importance of validating other people’s feelings. We know recognizing and acknowledging feelings helps others to feel understood, valued, cared about, and ... Read More
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Where Do You Fall on the Spectrum of Alcohol Use?
Not everyone who drinks alcohol has a drinking problem. Most people fall on a continuum of alcohol use throughout their lives. An increase in alcohol use and problems associated with it ... Read More
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Emotional Connection: The Secret to Lasting Love
Emotional connection, a bond that holds partners together in a relationship, is one of the most important strengths for couples to have. Without a strong emotional connection, relationships ... Read More
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Your Children Can’t Give Back the Trust You’ve Lost in Them
In my office, I hear angry parents snap in frustration at their kids. “You broke my trust!” “You have to earn my trust back!” “You’ve got to rebuild my trust!” These parents ... Read More
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Recovering from Infidelity: Why Does Forgiveness Feel So Dangerous?
I believe infidelity is one of the most difficult challenges a couple can experience and attempt to recover from. In my work with people who have experienced infidelity—who may still ... Read More
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Relational Aggression: The Bullying Hidden in Plain Sight
Bullying is described as a behavior marked by two distinct features: the intent to create a power imbalance and the frequency with which it occurs. There are various strategies used to ... Read More
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Dating Ethically: Addressing Common Frustrations Honestly and Openly
Frustrations and disappointments are all too common for those who engage in modern dating. Mutual interest and attraction alone can be difficult to find, especially as online dating becomes ... Read More
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A Therapist’s Dilemma: Whether to Disclose or Not Disclose
One challenge that can arise for therapists is the decision whether to disclose personal tidbits of information as they become potentially relevant during treatment with the people we help. ... Read More
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Help! My Teenage Daughter Won’t Listen to Me
Dear GoodTherapy.org, My daughter won’t listen to me! She is 15 and thinks she has everything figured out. She yells at me all the time and says nasty things. I caught her using drugs ... Read More