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Breaking Free: Unveiling the Hidden Toll of Homophobia, Transphobia, and Binary Gender Constraints
As we celebrate Pride month, I am alarmed, angry, and saddened by the surge of anti-LGBTQ legislation that has emerged across the United States. This is a crucial moment for expressing ... Read More
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Self-Forgiveness – Why Is It So Hard?
Most of us have been hurt by others several times. And, of course, this comes with a lot of pain, anger, and sadness. And then, being full of negative and painful feelings, we feel the ... Read More
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Managing Parent-Child Relationships During Relocation to a New Country
Relocating to a new country can be a challenging experience for families, particularly for parents who are navigating the complexities of managing their relationships with their children ... Read More
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Adopting the Right Approach
A Therapists’ Suggestions for Discussing Adoption with Your Child Adoption is a beautiful method to build a family, but it is not without its difficulties. One of the most difficult ... Read More
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5 Things To Know Before Calling Someone a Narcissist
From: Michelle Ilyayev, LMHC Whether you’re frustrated by a coworker, friend, or family member, narcissism is often thrown around as an explanation. But it can do more harm than ... Read More
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The Precarious Intersection of First Generation Young Adults
Separation and Individuation Developmental Stage of Life in America There is a universal developmental phase in a person’s life span called Separation and Individuation. It ... Read More
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Overcoming the Negative Effects of Social Media on Relationships
By Kimberly Meere, LCSW Social media has influenced just about everything in our lives. Business, politics, and even our relationships. Whether you scroll and post regularly or just ... Read More
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Normalizing to Sensationalizing: The Evolution of Mental Health
Mental health is an integral aspect of our overall well-being. As humans, we all go through various emotional, psychological, and social challenges that can sometimes be overwhelming. Seeking ... Read More
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How to Stop Fighting and Start Communicating with Your Partner
“Stop fighting with each other and start fighting for one another”- Staci Lee Schnell In a fight there is a winner and a loser and most of us want to win. So, if you are fighting ... Read More
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The Mentally Ill Therapist: How I Use My Pain for Healing
I have anxiety, chronic depression, and excoriation disorder – I’m also a master’s level psychotherapist with my own private practice. My life story and diagnosed mental disorders ... Read More
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A Deeper Understanding of Love
Love is an illusion in the sense that it seems like something we give and receive. It seems like something we need to survive. And in some ways, it is. Where Love Starts We need love in ... Read More
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Let’s Talk About Trauma
Trauma affects all types of people and unfortunately is a part of reality for many people. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) reports that two thirds ... 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
