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To Get the Right Trauma Diagnosis, Context Is Key
The impact of trauma has come to be better understood over the past few decades. We are now broadening our understanding to include the context of trauma and what it may mean for survivors. ... Read More
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How to Give Psychological First Aid
Infographic Text: How to Give Psychological First Aid After a natural disaster or terrorist attack, there are likely going to be many people in distress. If you want to give emergency ... Read More
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A Parent’s Guide to Dealing with Sibling Rivalry
Sibling rivalry can take many forms—from good-natured demands to know a parent’s favorite to aggressive fighting, punching, and biting. It’s one of the most common problems families ... Read More
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Covert Narcissism: The Quiet Counterpart to Narcissistic Personality
Even people without an extensive knowledge of mental health concerns have likely heard of narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), or narcissism, as it’s commonly called. The term “narcissist” ... Read More
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A Season for Wellness: 7 Tips for Summer Self-Care
Summer bursts of life and leisure, a great season for self-care. People often underestimate how refreshing self-care can be for the mind, body, and spirit. Self-care should be incorporated ... Read More
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Managing Feedback Gracefully: A Key Skill in the Positive Use of Power
Take a moment to notice what your response is when you hear someone say, “I have some feedback for you.” Some people feel curious, excited, appreciated, and open to an opportunity to ... Read More
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Support, Don’t Contort: 3 Questions About Your Relationships
All relationships require compromise. This is true for friendships, work relationships, and romantic partnerships. When we are genuinely committed to an outcome, whether it be a work-related ... Read More
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Why It’s Important to Address Avoidant Personality (and How to Treat It)
Avoidant personality disorder (AVPD) is a mental health condition characterized by long-term, persistent social restraint, usually due to feelings of: Social ineptitude or awkwardness Inadequacy ... Read More
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Autistic Burnout: An Often-Misunderstood Element of Autism
During an autistic person’s life, there may be times when they seem to lose skills or show more obvious signs of autism. For example, a toddler who had a vocabulary of a dozen words may ... Read More
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Eating Disorders in Athletes: Spotting Unhealthy Behaviors
The body is an athlete’s most important tool. Many athletes learn to constantly monitor this tool, treating it as something to be perpetually tweaked and improved. For some athletes, ... Read More
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7 Ways to Overcome Perfectionism and Cultivate Self-Compassion
We all know perfection is an illusion. If perfection is unattainable and unrealistic, why do so many people strive to achieve it, setting themselves up for a perpetuating cycle of disappointment ... Read More
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Perinatal Mental Health: How to Improve Screening for New Parents
Recently, I was contacted by a nurse practitioner at a local pediatrics office. The practice was looking to begin routinely screening mothers of infant patients for postpartum depression, ... Read More