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When Business Gets in the Way: Rifts in the Therapeutic Relationship
Being a good therapist involves juggling three aspects of the job, even when these aspects—ethics, business, and relationships—sometimes seem to butt heads. Adhering to ethical codes ... Read More
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6 Signs It’s Time to See a Therapist About Perfectionism
A lot of people take pride in their work and strive to do their best. Others, however, tend to be excessively focused on trying to do every little task perfectly. Any time these individuals ... Read More
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Annoyed by Your Therapist? Why You Should Speak Your Mind
In day-to-day life, we often spend a lot of time holding in the feelings and thoughts we have about others. These thoughts may be about people we love, someone we’re in relationship with, ... Read More
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Ready to Try Therapy? 5 Things Your Therapist Wants You to Know
So, you’re thinking about going to therapy. Maybe you’ve already started searching for a therapist. If this is your first time in counseling, you might not know what to expect. ... Read More
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Is CBT the ‘Gold Standard’? Examining the Evidence
As a therapist working with diverse people who have diverse minds and diverse emotional struggles, I call upon a diverse range of ideas and skills for helping. I try (emphasis on try) not ... Read More
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Is Walking on Eggshells Making You Resentful?
“I spent so many years walking on eggshells … never doing or saying the right thing. One day I decided I’d had enough and stomped all over them. Those broken eggshells cut me deeply ... Read More
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Perfectionism and Burnout: Address Stress and Find Balance
The word “perfectionist” may bring to mind someone who is the picture of tidy. Or it might inspire the thought of a bookshelf, alphabetized and organized by genre. Perfectionism is ... Read More
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Is It Anxiety or Depression? How to Tell the Difference
Many people who experience anxiety or depression know the symptoms of each are not always well-defined. For instance, they can overlap. Commonly overlapping symptoms of anxiety and depression ... Read More
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The Value of Hope—and Hopelessness
Hope is an important component of the healing process. In fact, believing therapy will work is an important predictor of success (Wampold & Imel, 2015). Yet, many people enter therapy ... Read More
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Can Sexuality Change? What Sexual Fluidity Is and Is Not
Many people see sexuality as key to their identity. But sexuality can change over time. These changes often cause shifts in identity, experiences, and relationships. Sexuality: A Continuum ... Read More
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How to Refer Someone to Therapy (and How Not To)
The decision to initiate any interpersonal relationship is anxiety-provoking, and the decision to talk with a therapist might be uniquely so. When we decide to meet with a therapist, we ... Read More
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When Parents Clash: Managing Differences in Parenting Style
Many aspects of a person’s life can influence their parenting style. The way an adult was parented, as well as parenting books and other guides, are a few factors. A parent’s unique ... Read More