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Two Important Concepts in Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy
In the previous articles about dyadic developmental psychotherapy I described points that I want therapists to take away from an introductory in dyadic developmental psychotherapy. I then ... Read More
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Why Do We Value Religion More as We Age?
What prompted this article was something I read recently in AARP Magazine. (I guess I’m dating myself with that one!) “The older you are, the more likely you are to value religion, ... Read More
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Eliminate Blame to Overcome Helplessness
In my opinion we have a very blaming culture—we blame others for our problems, our behavior, and what we feel. Blame is the act of refusing to take responsibility for yourself. Blame’s ... Read More
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Family Roles in Addiction Recovery II: The Mascot
In part I of this series, Family Ties: Support for Family Members with Alcoholism, I discussed what happens when members of alcoholic families, who are alcoholic themselves, get sober. ... Read More
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Who Helps You Define Love?
February is touted as the month of love with Valentine’s Day almost smack dab in the middle of it! But do you know what love really is? Many songs try to tell us. For example … ... Read More
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Understanding the Earhtquake’s Impact on Haiti
Our human relationship with nature is somewhat of an enigma; it seems impossible to decipher whose impact is greater. We are able to tame and sculpt nature, altering it to match our needs. ... Read More
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Nurturing Understanding: Building Skills for Better Communication
Relationships are precious and help us form a sense of who we are. Even though we may have differing viewpoints, relationships can be happy, wonderful, and fulfilling if we can feel nurtured, ... Read More
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Bully Proof Your Work Life: 10 Steps to Dealing with Difficult People at Work
Relationships with our co-workers and bosses can really affect our lives! When they go well our lives are enriched. When they are difficult, we and our families can suffer. At work, the ... Read More
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Contemplative Psychotherapy: Practicing Neutral Mindfulness
Contemplative psychotherapy, unlike many western models of psychotherapy, does not see the individual as ill. Pathology is not the focus of treatment, rather it is present moment awareness ... Read More
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The Use of Reauthoring and Therapeutic Letters in Narrative Therapy: Case Study with Peter
In The Use of Scaffolding Map in Narrative Therapy I documented my first meeting with Peter, a boy who’d experienced anger and sadness after he was exposed to domestic violence in ... Read More
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Creating Meaning for Life through Ecotherapy and Spirituality
Tu B’Shvat, a Jewish celebration of trees, begins the evening of January 29th, marking the time when tree sap begins to rise in the region of the custom’s origin. During this ... Read More
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Sexual Adolescence vs. Sexual Compulsivity in Gay Men
Whenever I am with a group of gay men, sex invariably becomes a topic of discussion. Often it is funny, sometimes sarcastic, biting and hurtful. However it appears, our culture, on the ... 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 a ... 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
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 ... 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