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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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Codependency and Narcissism May Have More in Common Than You Think
Much of self-help literature portrays codependency and narcissism as polar opposites. Codependency is often associated with excess selflessness. Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) ... Read More
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How Stress Management Leads to Stress Reduction
Stress is a normal, functional part of life; it serves many purposes. The proverbial “tiger in the room” sort of stress tells us when things need to change. It may also inform us when ... Read More
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Study: Many Youth Seeking Therapy Want to Discuss Spirituality
Regular attendance of religious services has declined with time, according to data from Gallup. Yet many Americans still say spirituality is an important part of their life. Over half (51%) ... Read More
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Impacts of Intergenerational Trauma: How #MeToo Affects Us All
I had an eye-opening insight during a recent training class. We were talking about the #MeToo movement and trauma that carries forward from one generation to the next. It suddenly struck ... Read More
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The Pursuit of Health: How Are We Using Food to Get There?
For 13 years, the International Food Information Council Foundation has conducted surveys gathering information about American food purchasing and consumption attitudes. This year, they ... Read More
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How Do the Differences Between BPD and C-PTSD Affect Diagnosis?
Consider a person in therapy whose most evident trait is their inconsistency. From session to session, they vacillate between excitement and anxiety. One week they feel fully confident, ... Read More
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Is It Possible for Military Spouses to Get PTSD?
Posttraumatic stress (PTSD) can develop following any exposure to trauma—including trauma another person experienced. A military spouse may get PTSD after learning about or otherwise ... Read More
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Does My Child Have Posttraumatic Stress?
When we hear about posttraumatic stress (PTSD), we often think of military veterans affected by their combat experiences. But veterans are not the only people who can struggle with this ... Read More
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How Can We Address Our Discomfort with Another’s Depression?
Dana stood outside Philip’s apartment, waiting for him to answer her knock. When he finally opened the door, she was taken aback by the person she saw standing there. This tired figure ... Read More
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Dos and Don’ts of Healthy Internet Use for Young Adults
The internet has put everything at our fingertips, both figuratively and literally speaking. With the click of a button, you can get something delivered to your home in hours, connect with ... Read More
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Nature and the Need for Connection, Meaning, and Sustainability
What do you feel connected to? Which elements in your life nurture and sustain you? Connection is probably the deepest need of human beings. However, we live in an age in which it’s easy ... Read More