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Can’t Sleep? How to Put Insomnia to Bed
You’re lying in bed, wishing you were sound asleep, but instead you are woefully wide awake. You feel like you’ve spent hours tossing and turning. Your mind is racing, thinking of all ... Read More
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Cobbler Seeks New Shoes: The Human Side of Being a Therapist
Many of us have heard the story about the cobbler who is respected by all in the village for the wonderful work he does, yet wanders around with his toes sticking out of his tattered boots. ... Read More
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Are You Sitting on the Chair, or Is the Chair Sitting on You?
On dozens of airplane trips, I have half-heard the flight attendant giving the safety demonstration say, “Put your oxygen mask on yourself first before putting it on your child.” ... Read More
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Why Some ‘Pokémon GO’ Players Report Improved Mental Health
Almost as soon Pokémon GO was released, anecdotal reports from gamers claiming the game was helping to relieve symptoms of anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns began to ... Read More
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The Pros and Cons of Starting a Private Therapy Practice
Many therapists have dreams of one day starting their own private practice. Following through on these aspirations, however, requires taking a number of things into consideration. There ... Read More
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4 Ways to Give Difficult Feelings the Space They Deserve
It isn’t uncommon for us to move away from certain feelings. We have all kinds of methods to help us numb out our emotions. Many times we do this without even being conscious of it. As ... Read More
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5 Life Lessons Driven Home by Paulo Coelho’s ‘The Alchemist’
One of my favorite books is Paulo Coelho’s The Alchemist. It’s a story about a shepherd boy who journeys in search of a treasure about which he has dreamed. What I love about the story ... Read More
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How to Manage Stress and Stay Positive While Unemployed
When you find yourself between jobs and under pressure to find a new one as quickly as possible, depression and anxiety are real risks. Attending interview after interview and receiving ... Read More
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Why ‘Time’s Up’ in Therapy Should Be Difficult to Hear
“Ending a therapy session is a hostile act.” This was said to me by my therapist once after we discussed how, regardless of whether I had a “good” session or a frustrating one, ... Read More
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Self-Criticism, Smooth Muscle Anxiety, and How ISTDP Helps
Anxiety can manifest in a variety of ways in the human body. It can make us tense in our large, voluntary muscles, activate the involuntary muscles of our internal organs, and even cause ... Read More
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Fear vs. Love: The Choice Is Yours
“When you know better, you do better.” —Maya Angelou Have you ever met someone who was great at making decisions? Their decisions may not always work out flawlessly, but the ... Read More
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Help at Your Fingertips: Is Online Therapy Right for You?
When I first heard the words “online therapy,” I immediately thought of Lisa Kudrow’s character in the Showtime series Web Therapy. In the series, Kudrow plays Dr. Fiona Wallice, ... Read More
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Geriatric Psychotherapy: A Growing Need
Geriatric Psychotherapy: A Growing Need Thanks to active lifestyles, healthier diets, exercise, and advances in medicine and healthcare, Americans are ... Read More
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Recovering from a Traumatic Birth
Dealing with the Trauma of Giving Birth For many new mothers, giving birth is one of the most exciting times in life. After all, you’re bringing ... Read More
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Wisdom for Working with Elder Therapy Clients
by Nicole Urdang, MS, NCC, DHM, Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Buffalo, NY Wisdom for Working with Elder Therapy Clients While it is true that people ... Read More
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Taking Care of Children’s Mental Health
When most of us think about folks going to therapy for mental health, we think about adults — people struggling with substance abuse, domestic violence ... Read More
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Dr. Aaron T. Beck: The Father of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Dr. Aaron T. Beck: The Father of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy On Monday, Nov. 1, the world lost an incredible psychiatrist when Dr. Aaron T. Beck, ... Read More
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How Do I Deal with Loneliness?
My life is a sad state of affairs. I have no real friends to speak of, just my cat Lula. Even she doesn't like me very much. I can't work because ... Read More
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What's the Best Way to Break Up?
I have been with my boyfriend for over a year now and I don't see a future together. It was fun for a while, but now it feels stale and unexciting. ... Read More
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Help! I Think I'm Addicted to Video Games
I work. I eat and drink. I play video games. I sleep. Then I repeat. Every. Single. Day. Three of these things are necessities, but the ... Read More
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Help! My Therapist Ended Her Practice and I Don't Know What to Do
I had been seeing my therapist for 28 years. Around March, she was unwell. This was a rare occurrence in our time together. But her viral infection ... Read More
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Help! I Have No One to Talk To
Ever since my dad died last year, I have had no one to talk to. And really, I had no one to talk to for the last three years of his life, ravaged ... Read More
