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Psychological Spring Cleaning: Sweeping Away Inner Turmoil
While spring conjures up beautiful images of tulips, crocuses, and daffodils, it is also a yearly reminder to clean one’s abode. Historically, when people turned to herbs for most ... Read More
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Wedding Season Stress: Why Is Wedding Planning so Stressful?
The word bridezilla has become an oft-used part of our lexicon, and many people who have never been married are confused by the panic and stress that seems to surround wedding planning. ... Read More
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Developing an Emotional First Aid Kit
If you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans. -Woody Allen No matter who you are, things will happen that throw you off-kilter. Life intrudes on inner peace with an uncanny regularity. ... Read More
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The Spiral Path of Change
All of life, all of learning and growth, all of healing follows a spiral path. We return over and over to a place of pain or suffering in order to master the lessons held therein. Each ... Read More
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The Link Between Clothing Choices and Emotional States
Dressing up can take extra effort, but it also feels good, especially if you receive extra compliments. A new study suggests what many women have experienced: dressing in nicer clothes ... Read More
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Who Is to Blame for Your Sexual Problems?
I treat couples, mainly coming in with sexual disorders, and much of the time I treat individuals also. In many cases, the person who comes in for the treatment is in a relationship, often ... Read More
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Exploring the Effects of Anxiety
I recently had the opportunity to share a few articles here on anger and how this affects us. It is my pleasure to now begin writing a bit about anxiety and how this, too, is a major issue ... Read More
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Pleasing Others to Escape the Bad Person Feeling
Bad person feelings typically develop early in life. Although it may not be intended, children can get the message that it isn’t simply what they do or think or feel that is bad, but ... Read More
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The Elephant in the Room: Why We Need Full Disclosure in Sex Therapy
In sex therapy and couples therapy, the importance of full disclosure is a very important one. Many people come to therapy with the notion that their problem is isolated from the rest of ... Read More
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When Depression Can’t Be Cured, You Can Still Cope
Depression doesn’t go away for everyone. For most people, depression is temporary and passes naturally or once the person has expressed the feelings and resolved the thoughts causing ... Read More
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The Price Paid for Being the Perfect Child
Being considered a “perfect child” by one’s parents feels fantastic. Basking in the glow from parents’ approval and love can feel safe and special, like one is living in a magical ... Read More
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The Benefits of Expressive Arts Therapy
Expressive arts therapy bridges the gap between the conscious and the unconscious mind. It can bring light to areas of therapy that are blocked, inhibited, and stuck, as well as bringing ... Read More