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A Dream Deferred: Are You Living Vicariously Through Your Child?
No life is free of disappointment. For some people, disappointment is a passing frustration or perhaps a reason to try harder to achieve a different dream. Some parents, however, deal with ... Read More
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Thinking of Working at a Rehab Center? What to Expect
Addiction is among the most common mental health diagnoses, with estimates of 12 month addiction prevalence ranging from 15% to 61%. A 2011 analysis estimates that nearly half of all Americans ... Read More
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How Disorganized Attachment Can Lead to Dissociation
Attachment may be understood as the relationship between child and caregiver (often a parent). This relationship is the most important in the child’s life, as the caregiver is the provider ... Read More
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Can Nonbinary People Experience Gender Dysphoria?
Gender nonbinary people—who often call themselves enby—do not identify with the male-female gender binary. There are a wide range of gender expressions and identities under the enby ... Read More
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10 Serotonin Deficiency Symptoms Everyone Should Look Out For
Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that plays a role in behavior, mood, movement, learning, and many other functions. Its technical name is 5-hydroxytryptamine or 5-HT. Like all neurotransmitters, ... Read More
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The Power of Pausing: Why You Should Give Yourself a Break
There is power in a pause—a lot of power. When asked why he played so well, piano virtuoso Artur Schnabel responded, “I handle notes no better than many others. But the pauses; that’s ... Read More
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When Life Continues: Recovering from a Suicide Attempt
If you or a loved one is in crisis, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Surviving a suicide attempt can lead to a range of intense emotions and feelings. ... Read More
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Yes, It’s Okay If You Are Still a Virgin
Losing your virginity can be a rite of passage signaling a transition from childhood to adulthood. For some people, having sex for the first time is an act of committed love. For others, ... Read More
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Avoidant Personality and Social Anxiety: What’s the Difference?
Social anxiety and avoidant personality disorder share some common features, but they are separate mental health conditions. Because the two conditions appear similar in many ways, it’s ... Read More
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3 Active Strategies for Engaged Listening
Can you recall an experience of being in a conversation with a friend or at work where people were talking “over” each other? Interesting things might have been said, but you may not ... Read More
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How Many Friends Does the Average Person Have?
INFOGRAPHIC TEXT: HOW MANY FRIENDS DOES THE AVERAGE PERSON HAVE? According to a 2004 Gallup poll, Americans have an average of 8-9 close friends. More specifically: 2% have no close ... Read More
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What You Should Know About the Link Between Anxiety and Self-Harm
While many people are much more aware of anxiety now than in the past, some details and symptoms still aren’t as commonly discussed. One lesser-known symptom of anxiety is the urge to ... 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