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ChatGPT Therapy: Why AI Can’t Replace Real Therapists
We’re living in a time when you can ask an algorithm for advice about anything, your marriage, your trauma, your loneliness at 2 a.m., and get an instant response. AI/ChatGPT therapy ... Read More
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230 Pounds Lost! A Mental Health Weight Loss Journey
Nineteen years ago, I made a decision that changed my life: I had gastric bypass surgery. At the time, I weighed 365 pounds, and my relationship with food, my body, and even my self-worth ... Read More
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Doomscrolling and News Anxiety: Understanding Their Impact on Your Mental Health
Absorbing the constant stream of startling headlines, news sources, political tensions, and global issues can feel overwhelming some days –– but we often can’t look away. If this ... Read More
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Fulfilling Relationships: Embrace Change and Grow Together
In fulfilling relationships, it’s natural to want our loved ones to change. We often recognize their potential and believe that if they adjusted certain behaviors, things would improve. ... Read More
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Navigating the Stages of Therapy: What to Expect During Your First Sessions
Starting therapy might feel like opening a door you’ve been staring at for a long time — equal parts relief, curiosity, and uncertainty. What will it be like? Will your therapist understand ... Read More
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The Healing Power of the Bibliotherapy
Yael came to treatment after a long period during which she felt deep depression, emptiness, and meaninglessness. She tried psychological therapy, which did not significantly help her. ... Read More
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Best Practices for Integrating after a Retreat: 5 Tips for a Soft Landing
A quick internet search will reveal that there are hundreds of retreat options from yoga immersions to mindfulness retreats to sound healing trainings. If you have made the decision and ... Read More
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Deep Dive into the Dynamics of People-Pleasing: Comprehensive Insights and Boundary-Setting Techniques
Individuals with a people-pleasing disposition are often characterized by their relentless pursuit of peace and their aversion to conflict, which frequently comes at a personal cost. These ... Read More
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Post-Holiday Blues: When to Seek Help
Everyone loves the holiday season, and it’s the time of the year when we get to spend time with friends, and family, and indulge in a variety of different festive activities. But once ... Read More
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What’s Going On Behind the Scenes? Mental Health and the Entertainment Industry
by Jennifer Leff, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, in New York, NY Co-Chair, Behind the Scenes Mental Health/Suicide Prevention Initiative Steering Committee What’s Going On Behind the ... Read More
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Setting Boundaries at Family Holidays: Boundaries with Family Are Challenging But Worth It
Millions upon millions of Americans see their families during the holiday season. While a lot of us look forward to taking time off from work and spending quality time with our loved ones, ... Read More
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Dr. Aaron T. Beck: The Father of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Dr. Aaron T. Beck: The Father of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy On Monday, Nov. 1, the world lost an incredible psychiatrist when Dr. Aaron T. Beck, the aptly named “father of cognitive ... Read More
