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Cultural Factors Affect Women’s Sexuality
Cultural issues can heavily affect women’s sexuality, according to a study published in Sexuality & Culture. They are particularly salient for women who are lesbian and bisexual. Prior ... Read More
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Help! I Don’t Want to Hang Out with My Friends Who Drink
Dear GoodTherapy.org, I hope you can help me with something. Recently I decided I don’t want to drink anymore. I was never a big drinker to begin with and don’t have an alcohol ... Read More
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Let Your Misery Work for You: How Suffering Increases Motivation
You’re feeling lousy? Good. While it’s awful to be struggling, it’s also necessary. The pain is the signal you’ve been waiting for—that you’re motivated to change. No one ever ... Read More
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Help! My Partner Is a Terrible Kisser
Dear GoodTherapy.org, A few months ago I started dating a woman who has a lot going for her—great personality, whip-smart, professionally accomplished, lots in common including music ... Read More
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How Can Befriending Our ‘Head Noise’ Diminish Anxiety and Depression?
Psychotherapy is swiftly changing, as are the people we serve. One new element is what we are learning in areas of trauma resolution, particularly methods similar to Somatic Experiencing®, ... Read More
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Just Say No to Saying ‘No’: Better Ways to Improve a Child’s Behavior
“[W]hen you’re little, your life is up. The future is up. Everything you want is up. ‘Wait up! Hold up! Shut up! Mom, I’ll clean up! Let me stay up!’ Parents, of course, ... Read More
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The Value of Leisure in a Society That Prizes Activity
In our fast-paced society, leisure often gets a bad rap. Working long hours and being productive is glorified, regardless of the quality of work. Although self-care, too, is a fairly new ... Read More
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What Not to Say When Your Child Comes Out as Transgender
In my practice, I work with many people who are transgender. The ages of those I’ve worked with over the years range from 5 (yes, 5) to 65, and the single most common complaint I ... Read More
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Is Monogamy the Only Way? Exploring Common Myths About Nonmonogamy
In Western cultures, we tend to see romantic relationships as monogamous by default and any other relationship dynamic as a failure, especially if these relationships involve sexual or ... Read More
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Your Social Brain: Wired for Love and Connection
If asked what organ in the body is most instrumental for love and connection, what comes up? Do you automatically think brain? Well, you should. The brain may be the most exciting organ ... Read More
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Narcissism or Asperger’s? How to Tell the Difference
As a therapist working with people affected by someone else’s personality condition, I’m often asked the question, “How do I know if my partner is a narcissist or if they have Asperger’s?” ... Read More
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Making Peace with Reality: The Practice of Radical Acceptance
Have you noticed a general unease, anxiety, or agitation as you move through your days, with sudden bursts of more extreme rage or anxiety when certain things don’t go your way? Do ... Read More