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Mindfulness Meditation: Awakening the Heart to Compassion
“Let the breath lead the way.” ―Sharon Salzberg, Real Happiness: The Power of Meditation Quick! Think about the last time you were angry or upset. What did you feel in your body? ... Read More
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Own the Inner Child: Breaking Free of Anxious Attachment
“It’s like a mother: when the baby is crying, she picks up the baby and she holds the baby tenderly in her arms. Your pain, your anxiety is your baby. You have to take care ... Read More
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A Teacher for All Time: What I Learned from Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali started to become famous when I was a teenager. I was one of the crowds of people who had a crush on him. He was a talented boxer, but he was so much more than that. Ali was ... Read More
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When You Suspect a Parent May Be on the Autism Spectrum
There is a great deal of literature and support available for parents of children with the traits or diagnosis of autism spectrum (ASD). I write often about relationships in which this ... Read More
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Making Peace with the Unknown: Fear as a Sign of Growth
When it comes to knowing ourselves, ideas and mental constructs are overrated. We put too much emphasis on conceptual knowledge and not enough on direct experience. While it’s tempting ... Read More
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Trauma and the Body: When Anniversaries Aren’t So Happy
When we think about anniversaries, we often think about celebrations and the observation of long-term commitments. However, some anniversaries aren’t necessarily well remembered and can ... Read More
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How Bathroom Discrimination Puts Trans People at Risk
A majority of Americans likely give little thought to using a public restroom beyond where the nearest one is located (and perhaps a fervent wish that the soap dispensers and toilet ... Read More
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Navigating the Unspoken Rules of a Therapeutic Relationship
The relationship a person has with a therapist is unique. Some people question why they should seek professional guidance when they can talk to their loved ones for free, while others who ... Read More
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Do You Have a Medical Condition? Channel Your Inner Yogi
Yoga, a mental, physical, and spiritual practice that originated with the Indus-Sarasvati civilization in Northern India over 5,000 years ago, has evolved over time and is practiced today ... Read More
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The Value of Support for College Student Mental Health
In recent years, mental health conditions among college students have significantly increased. According to surveys by the American College Health Association (ACHA), 7.3% of undergraduates ... Read More
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How to Offset the Negative Emotional Effects of PTSD
Trauma is defined as an injury, either physical or emotional, which can lead a person to experience psychological, physiological, and emotional distress. This distress can manifest in our ... Read More
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What Help Looks Like: 3 Steps to Compassionate Intervention
I dislike geese. Intensely. They poop on the sidewalks and chase me if I get even remotely close to their nests. Geese are everywhere. Angry geese scare me. They’re big, fast, and they ... 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