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Parenting and Social Media: Tips and Advice from Therapists
Social media is nearly impossible for parents to avoid. Alarming stories of cyberbullying, suicides following social media abuse, and catfishing may tempt parents to forbid their children ... Read More
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The Best Way Therapists Can Decrease the Stigma of Being in Therapy
As Mental Health Awareness Month draws to a close, the stigma surrounding mental health issues—and those who seek help for them—endures. While I believe being in therapy is more normalized ... Read More
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Grieving Through Pregnancy? What You Should Know
Pregnancy is often considered a joyous and exciting time. But sometimes life has other plans. Death, natural disasters, and other changes can lead to grief or trauma at any stage of life. ... Read More
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Burp, Cough, Yawn: Surprising Clues to Your Hidden Emotions
While it’s stereotypical to be asked about one’s feelings in therapy, a common counter to that question is, “I don’t know!” or, “I’m not feeling anything right now.” Part ... Read More
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When Our Dinosaurs Return: In the Mind, There Is No Extinction
Like many people who are in therapy or considering it, you may wonder what kind of psychological change is possible. Some of us think therapy can be like the treatment in the movie Eternal ... Read More
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‘How Does That Make You Feel?’ Why Your Therapist Is Asking
It’s one of the most important questions in therapy. It’s stereotypical. Sometimes, it’s disruptive. It can lead to anxiety and self-examination. And it’s not going away. Your therapist ... Read More
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Want Greater Peace of Mind? Learn to Ignore More and Let Things Go
In Kundalini yoga there is a practice called the Ego Eradicator. To do it, you raise your hands, put them in a specific position called a mudra, and begin a long series of sharp exhalations ... Read More
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10 Things You Should Know Before Starting Therapy
Dear new client: Welcome to the wonderful world of therapy! I know it can be hard to come in for your first appointment—really hard. You are here to meet me, a stranger who will hear ... Read More
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Am I a Sociopath?
Dear GoodTherapy.org, I recently took one of those online quizzes you see on Facebook sometimes. This one was about whether you’re a sociopath or not. I love quizzes and polls, so ... Read More
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Prepare for Pushback: How to Keep Growing When You Feel Unsupported
You’ve come to therapy to build healthier relationships with your loved ones. In the process, you surprise yourself by developing a healthier relationship with yourself. You begin to ... Read More
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Can We Control What We Think? Wild Thoughts and What to Do with Them
“I know I shouldn’t think this, but …” “This is going to sound completely crazy, but …” “I hate myself for feeling this way, but …” Wouldn’t it be great if we had ... Read More
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Remembering We Are Human Can Strengthen the Therapeutic Relationship
I will never forget the first time I felt like I had really failed a person I was providing therapy to. It wasn’t an error in thinking. I wasn’t being hard on myself. I really did mess ... Read More