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Does Your Mood Change with the Seasons?
Fall and winter bring cooler nights and darker mornings. Along with the temperature and light changes, many people are also dealing with back-to-school changes for themselves or their children. ... Read More
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Suicide Prevention: How to Help Someone with Suicidal Thoughts
When it was revealed that actor/comedian Robin Williams took his own life in early August 2014, millions of people were in shock. For Williams’ family, friends, and fans alike, the ... Read More
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3 Steps to Healing Trauma that Everyone Should Know
Most people have had a traumatic experience of some kind. While many of us learn to cope and be resilient in the face of trauma, others may become overwhelmed. Trauma is an overwhelming ... Read More
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Happy in Solitude: The Joy of Being an Introvert
I am primarily an introvert. Growing up, I didn’t give it much thought. I just remember that I enjoyed my alone time and would get annoyed if my mother pressured me to go out and play ... Read More
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5 Facts about Stress (and 17 Ways to Deal with It)
Americans are famous for being a hard-working bunch, taking the fewest paid vacation days off. I, for one, spent the summer studying advanced yoga therapy techniques on weekends, and working ... Read More
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Getting Off the Merry-Go-Round: Managing Obsessive Thoughts
It usually comes at the end of a long day, when you are most in need of rest and settling into the comfort of a warm bed, eager for respite. It is the arrival of “busy brain,” or “monkey ... Read More
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Treating Trauma: Why EMDR Might Be Right for You
The first question a person who is seeking help for trauma often asks is, “Will I ever get better?” It is common to feel hopeless after experiencing a traumatic event. Trauma affects ... Read More
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Divorce Without Remorse: When Your Ex Won’t Apologize
I see it all the time in my work with divorcing people: the anger, bitterness, and frustration felt when one partner betrays or deceives the other with little or no remorse for their actions. If ... Read More
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We Got It All Wrong about Gay Relationships
You know the stereotypes—gay men aren’t interested in long-term, committed relationships. Or they can’t sustain them. It’s all about sex, the quickies, the one-night stands. Funny ... Read More
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The Formula for Affair Repair: Time, Trust, and Discomfort
You find yourself in a fraught situation: your partner has just learned about your affair. Feelings of panic, anxiety, fear, shame, and guilt overwhelm you. You aren’t sleeping well, ... Read More
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5 Good Reasons to Try Co-Parenting Therapy
When parents divorce, they sometimes forget that their children didn’t also get a divorce. They still have their two-parent family, even if that family occupies two households instead ... Read More
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Alphabet Soup: Decoding Mental Health Credentials
Trying to find the right mental health professional for your needs can feel daunting. There are so many providers out there, and it’s important to find a good one. Many choose to begin ... Read More