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Therapy Lingo: What Is an “Initial Mental Health Consultation?”
What Is Involved in an Initial Mental Health Consultation? If you’re looking for a therapist, you may have noticed phrases like “initial consultation” or “initial ... Read More
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Why People Stay in Toxic Relationships
By Chareessa Chee, Licensed Professional Counselor Why People Stay in Bad Relationships Sometimes we stay in bad, even toxic relationships longer than we really want to. It’s not ... Read More
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The Power of Habits, Part 1: How Habits Can Be Helpful
The Power of Habits Part 1: How Habits Can Be Helpful Ah, January. It’s the time of year when we’re more likely to think about habits. We all have habits, good or bad. Some ... Read More
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5 Tips for Maintaining Confidentiality with Therapy Notes
5 Tips for Maintaining Confidentiality with Therapy Notes Maintaining confidentiality with therapy notes is essential for protecting your client and your practice. There are many theories ... Read More
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Comparing and Contrasting CBT and DBT
Finding the Differences Between Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) each ... Read More
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Understanding Intergenerational Trauma: An Introduction for Clinicians
Understanding Intergenerational Trauma: An Introduction for Clinicians January 8, 2021 • By Dr. Fabiana Franco, PhD, DAAETS by Dr. Fabiana Franco, PhD, DAEETS Simple trauma describes ... Read More
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5 Excuses People Use to Avoid Getting Professional Help
Things Aren’t That Bad: 5 Reasons People Give to Avoid Getting Professional Help According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 1 in 5 adults experience mental illness, but ... Read More
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Do you Have OCD or OCPD? Know the Difference
By Gary Trosclair, DMA, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Do you really have OCD? Or is it OCPD? OCD has become a household term we casually use to refer to anyone who needs to have things ... Read More
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Using a Labyrinth As an Integration Tool
By Dr. Denise Renye, Licensed Psychologist (PsyD), Sex Therapist, Life Coach Using a Labyrinth As an Integration Tool Change is hard. By nature, it’s scary and unfamiliar. So too ... Read More
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10 Communication Traps and How to Avoid Them
By Dr. Jeffrey Chernin, PhD, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist 10 Communication Traps and How to Avoid Them Since I started practicing therapy over 25 years ago, the majority of couples ... Read More
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Exploring Sensate Focus
By Dr. Denise Renye, Licensed Psychologist (PsyD), Sex Therapist, Life Coach From the Sex Therapist’s Toolbox: Exploring Sensate Focus Last week I shared with you my perspective as ... Read More
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A Sexologist’s Perspective on Sexuality
By Dr. Denise Renye, Licensed Psychologist (PsyD), Sex Therapist, Life Coach A Sexologist’s Perspective on Sexuality When it comes to sexuality, most people think of, well, sex. This ... Read More
