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Grief and belongings can feel overwhelming after loss. Learn gentle ways to sort keepsakes, honor memories, and move at your pace.
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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, the…
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5 Tips for Helping a Client When You’re Both Stuck
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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…
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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. About six weeks ago, she texted me to say she would not be returning to…
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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. It’s just me and my constant companions: emptiness, loneliness,…
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I Don’t Want to See My Family Anymore
"If not for our shared DNA, we wouldn’t even be friends. I have to tell you how alone I feel right now. I hate…
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How Do I Trust a Therapist If I Can’t Trust Anyone?
"I know deep down that most therapists would not blackmail me. But when I think about contacting one, I freak out and think, 'What…
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Help! I Want to Stop Competing with My Friend
"We’ve always been rivals first, friends second. How can I quit (or at least dial back) this never-ending competition without losing my friend’s respect?"
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