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What am I missing? Part 2: Applying Attachment Theory to Treatment and Recovery
Addiction is an attachment disorder. Human beings, addicts or not, only know and repeat what was modeled for them during childhood. I like to call ages 0-10 healthy narcissism given ... Read More
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What am I missing? Part 1: Defining the Problem and Attachment Theory
“what am I missing; I keep relapsing and don’t know why I have such a difficult time remaining clean and sober?” How we treat addiction in treatment must change. The idea that ... Read More
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How to Prepare for Couples Therapy
From navigating parenthood to coping with work stress, there are a seemingly endless number of challenges couples will have to grapple with over the course of their relationship, and sometimes ... Read More
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How Emotion-Focused Therapy is Used in Couple Counseling
There is no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to couples counseling, as each relationship comprises different challenges and experiences. But some therapeutic strategies have proven ... Read More
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How to Stop Fighting and Start Communicating with your Partner
“Stop fighting with each other and start fighting for one another”– Staci Lee Schnell In a fight, there is a winner and a loser and most of us want to win. So, if you are ... Read More
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Worried About Your Child or Teen? 3 Things You Can Do Right Now
I have good news and bad news. People usually want the bad news first, so here goes: You, alone, do not have the power to make your child happy. None of us do. That’s the bad news. Okay, ... Read More
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How to Decrease Burnout at Work or School
Burnout syndrome manifests itself in various forms, from cynical outlooks on life to detachment from relationships and hobbies, and it can arise from personal, professional or academic ... Read More
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Unlocking the Introvert’s Guide to Success in Therapy: 10 Effective Strategies
Are you someone who prefers quiet reflection over loud chatter? If so, stepping into the world of therapy might feel like navigating uncharted territory. But fear not, because we’ve ... Read More
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Below the Surface: Why Women Helpers Struggle
Women who work in the helping field face unique challenges. You were probably drawn to this field because empathy comes naturally to you. Helping professionals want a job that is meaningful ... Read More
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Closure After a Breakup
Breakups and Closure Breakups are hard. It’s rare to come out of a relationship where either party feels great at the time of the breakup, let alone both parties. Even when you are ... Read More
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Why Improve your Emotional Intelligence?
It’s no secret there has been a rise in seeking counsel since 2020. Fear, sadness, frustration, angst, and anger being just the beginning of what started to loom in the air. That was ... Read More
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Thriving After Narcissistic Abuse: Rebuilding a Life of Empowerment and Happiness
Narcissistic abuse is particularly insidious as it almost always damages every aspect of a person’s sense of self including their mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being. ... Read More