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Sexual Anorexia: When Does Not Enough Become a Problem?
When is not enough sex too little by far? When we talk about sex addiction, most of us think of someone who is unable to stop engaging in sexual activity. And most of us can understand ... Read More
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Planting New Thoughts, Weeding Out the Old
The thought manifests as the word; The word manifests as the deed; The deed develops into habit; The habit hardens into character. So watch the thought and its ways with care, And let it ... Read More
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Shame and Social Anxiety
As humans, we are social animals. One consequence of this is the potential to be uncomfortable or anxious around other people. Some people are born with this tendency and labeled “shy”: ... Read More
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Anger 101 Part I: Understanding, Appreciating, and Coping with Anger
The first in a series of articles dedicated to understanding, appreciating, and coping with our anger. “Sticks and Stones.” I am sure most of you have heard this saying and ... Read More
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Communication and Arguments: “Being Right” vs. “Being in a Relationship”
Fighting verbally is an integral part of any relationship. Put at least two people together in the same place for a long period of time, and they’ll fight eventually. If someone tells ... Read More
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EMDR: A Symptom-Based, Eight-Phased Treatment
Ten years into being trained in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), I am still amazed by its ability to transform a life filled with trauma, anxiety, and hypervigilance ... Read More
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Sex Addiction: Yearning for the Connection You Fear Most
I want to address an issue that lies at the heart of sex addiction: the double bind a person with sex addiction lives with, and how the tension created by this double bind creates a vicious ... Read More
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Signs of Low Self-Esteem, Part II: Dishonesty and Poor Boundaries
Low self-esteem shows itself in many ways. Thinking others’ poor behavior is a reflection on us instead of them, disliking the human race, perfectionism, over- and underachievement, ... Read More
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Mindfulness and the Beauty of Not-Knowing
My previous post discussed connecting with the inner knowledge that we gain through the practice of mindfulness. Besides knowledge, another quality that can be developed through mindfulness ... Read More
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Understanding Difficult Behavior: For Foster and Adoptive Parents
It is common for children and adolescents in foster care and adoptive situations to exhibit challenging behaviors, some of which can be severe. It is equally common for parents providing ... Read More
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Journal Therapy: Adding Colors and Imagery
Journaling is a wonderful way to explore, embrace, and accept your inner world. Colors and pictures can further enhance your understanding of the deep, mysterious internal world. Many of ... Read More
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What Do Your Sexual Fantasies Mean?
Editor’s note: Content in this article and comment thread may be sexual or graphic in nature and may not be appropriate for all audiences. Believe it or not, almost everyone has ... 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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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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5 Tips for Helping a Client When You’re Both Stuck
by Megan Paterson, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Roseville, California 5 Tips for Helping a Client When You’re Both Stuck Ever had a client ... Read More
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Business Formation for Therapy Practices
by Connor D. Jackson, JD Connor D. Jackson is a healthcare attorney based in Chicago who serves independent practices in several states. Visit his firm’s ... Read More
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Putting Kids First: Choosing Marital Partnerships and Co-Parenting over Divorce
Putting Kids First: Choosing Martial Partnerships and Co-Parenting over Divorce As many couples find out the hard way, the spark that led to them falling ... 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
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I Don’t Want to See My Family Anymore
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
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How Do I Trust a Therapist If I Can't Trust Anyone?
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
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Help! I Want to Stop Competing with My Friend
My best friend and I have known each other since college. We started out as “enemies,” Read More