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Principles of Hakomi Body-Centered Therapy
Prospective clients often ask what first drew me to study Hakomi Experiential Psychotherapy. My answer: the principles. (And a touch of fate or providence.) I first encountered Hakomi by ... Read More
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Choosing the Right Therapist: Five Simple Steps
Choosing the right therapist really depends on your needs and the counseling style that will work best for you. There are several steps that you should take if you want to find a counselor ... Read More
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Adult Attachment Styles Contribute to Recurring Relationship Problems
If you are one of the many people out there who finds yourself in patterns of unhealthy relationships, perhaps you’ll benefit from identifying your attachment style—which not ... Read More
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Decrease Holiday Stress by Writing Your Holiday Story
What’s your holiday story? For some, the holidays are about connecting with friends and family, eating hearty meals and treats, singing songs, or getting in touch with one’s ... Read More
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Paying Attention: ADHD and our Children, Inside and Out
The American Psychiatric Association defines attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as a “persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that is more frequently ... Read More
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Spiritual Practices for Honoring a Loved One’s Legacy
Most cultures and religions perform rituals to honor their dead, both when the person has just died and in subsequent acts of veneration. In this article I will focus on the latter and ... Read More
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Healing from Trauma, Part I: Why Can’t I Just Forget About It?
This article is the first installment of a three-part series written by Susanne discussing how to heal from trauma. Many individuals who have survived a traumatic life event wish to simply ... Read More
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An Overview of Nondirective Play Therapy
Nondirective play therapy is a counseling method used to help children communicate their inner experiences through the use of toys and play. Nondirective play therapy, also called child-centered ... Read More
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Study Suggests that Sometimes Hope Can Hurt
A GoodTherapy.org News Summary In many situations involving medical news and prognoses that aren’t especially favorable, physicians and other health professionals may feel inclined ... Read More
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Childhood Abuse: Finding Support and Honoring Your Recovery Process
Being a survivor of childhood abuse is hard. But when one finds the right therapist and earnestly begins the recovery process, it can be even more difficult. It is critical that you be ... Read More
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The Four Patterns of Attachment in Children
In a previous article, I defined attachment and explained how it develops. The attachment system is a proximity-seeking system that evolved to ensure the survival of the human infant. It ... Read More
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Two Essential Self-Calming Skills
You’re worried about money. You’re afraid you’ll catch the flu. You can’t sleep because you can’t stop fretting: about your children, your family, your job, or lack thereof, or ... 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