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The Body as Battleground
My clients often tell me that they “hate” their bodies. Sometimes I reply, “Really? You hate your spleen and your liver and your kidneys?” And they look baffled and say, ... Read More
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Signs of Low Self-Esteem, Part IV: Disregard and Punctuality Problems
In the previous three Signs of Low Self-Esteem articles (part I, part II, and part III), we took a look at a total of ten potential signs of low self-esteem, and ways to work on each of ... Read More
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Over-Extended: Thoughts on Boundaries in Addictive Families
Often the parent of a teenager or young adult in recovery will tell me that their son or daughter is “like an extension of myself.” They might describe their offspring as being “like ... Read More
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Reasons We Self-Attack
This is a continuation of last month’s article, “Are You Your Own Worst Enemy?” After learning to identify self-destructive behavior in ourselves, we can explore why ... Read More
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The Basics of Bullying and How to Stop It
“All cruelty springs from weakness.” —Seneca, 4BC-AD65 There are those who say that bullying is behind all forms of violence, conflict, persecution, abuse, harassment, discrimination, ... Read More
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Six Ways to Power Up Your Creativity
“I don’t have a creative bone in my body.” “I’d like to learn how to draw, but it’s probably impossible.” “I want to write, but I just can’t find the time right now. It’s ... Read More
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Summer Structure Makes the Difference
School’s out and some of our kids are already at home with us. Oh sure, some will go to sleepaway camp for a month, or to a day camp and return every night. There’s summer school—oh ... Read More
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Nonverbal Communication for Therapists: A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
Lately, I have been realizing how much nonverbal cues affect us socially and at work. As therapists, we don’t really focus on this. I think it is a good idea to pay more attention, not ... Read More
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Dating: an Old-Fashioned Concept for a Modern Age
You are out at a bar and meet someone who seems attractive, interesting, and interested in you. He asks you for your number, and you offer it up freely. The next day you get a call from ... Read More
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Offerings and Sacrifices: Honoring Our Ancestors Helps Us Give Thanks
As a Yoruba priest, I frequently make offerings to the Orishas (divine spirits who guide our lives) and my ancestors. The type of offering varies, with the simplest being a white candle, ... Read More
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Getting Worn Down from Emotional Abuse
Earlier this year, the French National Assembly passed a bill that criminalized psychological abuse within couples. Specifically, the bill makes any repetition of actions or words that ... Read More
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Psychotherapy and Parental Dilemmas in the Struggle to Allow One’s Child to Individuate
Parents are faced with many dilemmas as they struggle with allowing their children to individuate. These dilemmas are part of the everyday conflicts and behaviors that are intrinsic to ... 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
