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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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Women Influencing Modern Therapy
Mental health is an ever-evolving field. And though there have been many advances and changes over the years, three women have had a profound impact on modern therapy: Francine Shapiro, ... Read More
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When Is It Time to Find a Therapist?
Therapy can provide immense emotional relief, allowing individuals to find a sense of clarity and empowerment as they process their thoughts and feelings in a supportive setting. It can ... Read More
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Rethinking Power
What is Power? Submitted by: Nicole Sardini, M.Ed, LPCC, IMHP I am a therapist who has worked in the mental health field for over two decades. I have experienced and moved through a significant ... Read More
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Skin-to-Skin Contact: Not Just for Moms
What is Skin-to-Skin Contact? Skin-to-skin time is when baby snuggles on Mom or Dad’s bare chest. Skin-to-skin is good for all babies, whether they are breastfeeding or formula ... Read More
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3 Steps for Choosing the Right Therapist
Choosing the Right Therapist is Important. By Dr. Denise Renye MED, MA, PSYD With so many therapists in the world, how do you know which one is right for you? After all, you’ll be sharing ... Read More
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Setting Yourself up for Success – A Therapist’s Reflection
It started with a therapy student. I was feeling energized while in a mentoring session with a graduate student at my alma mater. She expressed her ambition to eventually find herself as ... Read More
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Understanding Emotional Stonewalling in Intimate Relationships
Are emotional manipulations a form of emotional abuse? Understanding the nature and effects of emotional stonewalling in close relationships is key to understanding its implications. In ... Read More
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Teen and Children’s Therapy Books: 5 Things to Know
By Leo DeBroeck, LMHC, CMHS, MHP It seems throughout social media there are 1,001 different advertised self-help books filled with tips and tricks which claim that self-care cures mental ... Read More
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Coping Skills: How to Develop Them for Your Daily Life
When life throws you difficult or distressing situations, it can be hard to know how to navigate them. Let’s look at coping skills for your daily life. One of our most powerful coping ... Read More
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Mental Health and Inflation: Understanding the Impact
Inflation is when prices go up. When inflation goes up, it can make it more stressful for you to afford the basics like food, housing, and healthcare. According to results from the American ... Read More
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Recognize Compulsive Lying in Yourself and Others
Compulsive lying is a condition in which an individual chronically lies without any obvious benefit or gain. It can be difficult to tell the difference between compulsive from pathological ... 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