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Don’t Let The Fear of Screwing Up Your Kids Screw You Up As A Parent
Let’s face it, we all want to avoid making the same mistakes raising our kids we believe our parents or surrogate parents made raising us. This is especially the case when we still hold ... Read More
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Is Your Teen Dying to “Huff?”
One day, you go into your son’s room and to your surprise, you find that missing can of whipped cream under his bed. You think to yourself, “That’s odd.” Out of your daughter’s ... Read More
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Preparing Your Child for School: More Than Supplies and Clothes
As summer draws to a close you may be relieved to have all your children’s school supplies and clothes ready, but have you done all you can to prepare them for everything they face ... Read More
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Getting Married Soon? Five Key Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Say “I Do”
After what was hopefully at least a 2-year courtship, you now find yourself engaged. You’re excited and nervous as the big day approaches. You think you’ve got all the important questions ... Read More
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Your Body’s Talking: Are You Listening?
What do you do to relieve persistent physical discomfort, pain, or illness? Do you reach for pills? Supplements? A trip to the chiropractor or massage therapist? Do a cleansing detox? Perhaps ... Read More
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When Ambivalence Becomes a Chronic Pattern in Relationships
This article discusses the nature of ambivalence in relationships and the resulting dynamics. My perspective on this topic has developed over the past 20 years of working with individuals ... Read More
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How to Choose the Best Therapist or Counselor for You
It’s easy to find a counselor but perhaps more difficult to know if you’ve found the best one for you. There are a number of questions you can ask that will help you to choose a counselor. ... Read More
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Relationship Alert!: Don’t Ignore the Warning Signs
Just as your automobile needs regular care and maintenance, so does your relationship. Many couples ignore warning lights and other signs that their relationship is falling apart and is ... Read More
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How to Gain Control of the Defensive Behavior in our Relationship
Defensive behavior is one of the leading causes of on-going painful conflicts within a relationship, the type which can lead to long term damage. Defensive behavior sends the message to ... Read More
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Information About Therapy and Counseling Models
A wide range of therapy and counseling models exists to guide therapists in their practice. Some of these have been around for years, while others have emerged more recently. On our ... Read More
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Is Psychoanalysis ‘Good’ Therapy?
I’ve received two requests to add psychoanalysis to our list of therapies and thought this would be a valuable discussion topic, one that would help me to make a decision. Here’s my ... Read More
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Working Nonpathologically: A Critique and a Response
I received a message about nonpathological-based therapy from an anonymous mental health professional. He contributed the following commentary: “Without saying so explicitly, you are ... Read More
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Therapist Risk Management Strategies for Stalking
by Dr. Jocelyn Markowicz, PhD, Psychologist Help for the Helping Professional: Risk Management Strategies The success of psychotherapy is correlated ... Read More
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6 Celebrities Working to Destigmatize Mental Health Concerns
6 Celebrity Mental Health Advocates (and What They’re Up To) People of all ages look up to celebrities and give special attention to their opinions ... Read More
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Making the Most of Your Continuing Education Requirements
Making the Most of Your CE Requirements If you currently work in mental health, you know the importance of continuing education. Learning about new research, ... Read More
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Turn It Upside Down: An Anti-Racist Model for Diagnostic Care of African Americans
By Jocelyn Markowicz, PhD, Psychologist Turn It Upside Down: From the Existing Model to the Anti-Racist Model of Diagnostic Care for African Americans As ... Read More
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Best Practices for Responding to Therapy Referrals
Best Practices for Responding to Therapy Referrals Therapy referrals are an essential part of the success of many behavioral health organizations and ... 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