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De-Escalating Arguments with Your Partner: A 4-Step Approach
July 2, 2018 .
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Ever had an argument? Most of us have. But have you stopped to think about why we have arguments? Arguments in relationships are often based on the emotional response of feeling unheard. ... Read More
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Let Go, Be Present: Quotes About Mindfulness and Meditation
July 1, 2018 .
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Mindfulness is a concept that does not have one set definition. It often refers to the process of becoming more aware of sensations, thoughts, and emotions. Many therapeutic approaches ... Read More
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Is It Anxiety or Depression? How to Tell the Difference
June 30, 2018 .
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Many people who experience anxiety or depression know the symptoms of each are not always well-defined. For instance, they can overlap. Commonly overlapping symptoms of anxiety and depression ... Read More
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Challenging Common Eating Disorder Myths and Stereotypes
June 29, 2018 .
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What do you know about eating disorders? Much of what we hear or learn about disordered eating habits is based on myths and stereotypes rather than facts. If people don’t have accurate ... Read More
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Substance Use and PTSD: Why Self-Medicating Can Be Harmful
June 29, 2018 .
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My last article discussed the ways food is sometimes used to ease the symptoms of posttraumatic stress, a condition characterized by intrusive memories, nightmares, avoidance of places ... Read More
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What to Do (and Not Do) When Your Child Discloses Sexual Abuse
June 28, 2018 .
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Asking a parent not to panic when their child discloses sexual abuse may seem unreasonable. Anger is a natural reaction to news like this, but it may not be the response that best serves ... Read More
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To Curse or Not to Curse: The Benefits of Swearing in Therapy
June 28, 2018 .
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In an interview from April 2018, James Comey, former director of the FBI, spoke about the difference between the language he used publicly as the director of the FBI and the way he speaks ... Read More
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How to Change a Bad Habit in 10 Simple Steps
June 28, 2018 .
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Remember those New Year’s resolutions you made over the holidays, the ones about changing bad habits? How’s it going? Getting in the habit of doing something differently can be incredibly ... Read More
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Want to Save Your Relationship? Tell the Truth About Your Affair
June 27, 2018 .
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Affair discovery is one of the most traumatic things that can happen in a relationship. Many people who have not experienced infidelity do not understand how earth-shattering discovery ... Read More
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The Value of Hope—and Hopelessness
June 27, 2018 .
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Hope is an important component of the healing process. In fact, believing therapy will work is an important predictor of success (Wampold & Imel, 2015). Yet, many people enter therapy ... Read More
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‘Show Your Work’: Counseling in the Here and Now
June 26, 2018 .
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Every now and then, someone asks me for homework as we end a therapy session. There’s nothing strange about this request. There are therapies where homework is a big part of the overall ... Read More
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How to Tell If a Friend Is Toxic (and What to Do About It)
June 26, 2018 .
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Our relationships are important. The people we spend our time with set the tone for whether we end up being authentically who we are made to be. Friends are there to support us when we ... Read More
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Bored With Everything? Study Suggests Method for Regaining Pleasure
July 6, 2018 . No CommentsBoredom with life is a common complaint in therapy. That shiny new car is often less interesting a year later. Conversations with a once-exciting partner ... Read More
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Study: Monogamous and Nonmonogamous Relationships Equally Happy
July 4, 2018 . No CommentsConsensual nonmonogamy (CNM) relationship styles may be increasing in popularity. Nonmonogamy describes when someone has more than one romantic partner ... Read More
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‘Helicopter’ Parenting May Harm Kids’ Self-Control
July 2, 2018 . No CommentsMany parents feel anxious about their kids’ safety and are eager to help their kids succeed. Others feel pressured to conform to cultural norms and track ... Read More
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Study: Herpes More Common in Brains of People With Alzheimer’s
June 29, 2018 . No CommentsAlzheimer’s is a form of dementia that attacks memory, personality, and executive function. Previous research has identified a number of modifiable ... Read More
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Study: Meditation Can Change Body’s Response to Stress
June 27, 2018 . No CommentsMany studies show meditation can reduce stress. Yet most studies have relied on subjective measurements of stress, such as self-reports. Little research ... Read More
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Why Can’t I Cry?
July 12, 2018 . 0 CommentsDear GoodTherapy.org, My ex-husband is suing me. My kids don’t want anything to do with me. My job is a dead end, and my life sucks. I feel like I have no future ... Read More
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How Do I Cope with Being the Least Favorite Child?
July 2, 2018 . 1 CommentsDear GoodTherapy.org, My parents have three children, and I’m the least favorite. They’ve never said it in those exact words, but it’s obvious in the way they ... Read More
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How Do I Feel Like a ‘Real’ Bisexual?
June 25, 2018 . 1 CommentsDear GoodTherapy.org, I’m bisexual. I had a bunch of boyfriends in middle school. My parents joked I was “boy crazy.” But in high school, I started crushing on ... Read More
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How Do I Fix Trust Issues After Being Caught Cheating?
June 18, 2018 . 4 CommentsDear GoodTherapy.org, I cheated on my girlfriend. Yes, I’m a cheater and I’ll never live it down. I don’t deserve Read More
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Should I Quit Teaching and Give Up on My Dream?
June 11, 2018 . 1 CommentsDear GoodTherapy.org, I can’t do this anymore. I wasn’t expecting to strike it rich as a history professor. Nobody becomes a teacher for the money. But I thought ... Read More
