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Hakomi Therapy: Frequently Asked Questions (and Answers)
Hakomi Experiential Psychotherapy, created by Ron Kurtz, places focus on the body as a repository of unconscious information. Using a mindfulness-based approach, an individual is asked ... Read More
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Loosening the Grip of PTSD at the Holidays
Ideally, the holidays are a time for sharing love with friends and family. For many, the holidays bring parties, sharing gifts, being around friends, family, and people who may be new to ... Read More
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You Can Go Home Again: Staying Connected with Your Family as an Adult
For better or worse, we first learn how to make and maintain all kinds of relationships from our families. During our formative years, our parents establish patterns with us—patterns ... Read More
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Cracking the Code: Understanding the Language of Disordered Eating
Disordered eating is a metaphorical expression of an internal condition. Think about food. You may be a foodie, one who appreciates well-prepared, high-quality food and relishes a lengthy ... Read More
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Helping Kids Cope with Anxiety
The high rates of childhood anxiety in the United States disproves the idea that childhood is a carefree time for every person. Studies vary but show that at least 10% of school-age children ... Read More
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Happy Holidays! Are You Happy Enough?
“At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.” ... Read More
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Healthy Self-Esteem Is Not Arrogant, Self-Centered, or Egotistical
The notion that there’s such a thing as too much self-esteem is based on a case of mistaken identity. Arrogance, egotism, selfishness, superiority, over-confidence—these are ... Read More
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The Spirituality of Forgiveness
A unique feature of my practice is my ability to assist people who are comfortable using a range of religious and spiritual practices to achieve closure on unresolved conflicts and trauma. ... Read More
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Ways for Adult Survivors of Abuse to Cope During the Holidays
For many survivors of childhood abuse, the holidays can be a horrible time of year filled with anxiety and depression. This can occur for a variety of reasons. But the important thing is ... Read More
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Healing from Trauma, Part II: Now that I’m Safe, What Do I Do?
This article is the second installment of a three-part series. The first article of this series is Healing from Trauma: Why Can’t I Just Forget About It? After establishing physical and ... Read More
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Apology Accepted: How to Accept an Apology Without Making Things Worse
You’ve been hurt, wronged, let down, and now your spouse stands with an apology. What goes on in your mind? Let’s pause the scene, a mental pause, and play out different responses. Scenario ... Read More
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Surrender Into Support
“The elders have sent me to you today to tell you that NOW is like a great rushing river. And this great rushing river will be experienced in many ways. There are many who try to hold ... 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