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How to Know It’s Time to Change Therapists
For a lot of people, therapy can be a fantastic way to manage stress, process emotions, or work through specific challenges. But finding the right therapist is essential to getting the ... Read More
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5 Excuses People Use to Avoid Getting Professional Help
Things Aren’t That Bad: 5 Reasons People Give to Avoid Getting Professional Help According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 1 in 5 adults experience mental illness, but ... Read More
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Myth Madness: ‘The Therapist Will Interrogate, Blame, and Shame Me’
Myth No. 8: “The therapist will interrogate, blame, shame, and condescend.” Reality: We can thank Dr. Phil for this. Not going to dance around it. He is probably single-handedly responsible ... Read More
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Myth Madness: ‘Therapy Will Make Me Worse’
Myth No. 4: “Therapy will make me worse.” Reality: For those who have experienced childhood trauma, such as emotional or physical abuse and neglect, the thought of focusing attention ... Read More
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Myth Madness: ‘Going to Therapy Means I’m Weak, Flawed, or Crazy’
Myth No. 1: “Going to therapy means I’m weak, flawed, or ‘crazy.’ ” Reality: In my experience, the most common reason people avoid seeking the help of a therapist is the belief ... Read More