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Zen and the Art of Stress Relief
“That’s so Zen,” people say, meaning peaceful, accepting, and soothing. But what is Zen, exactly? You might picture a room filled with fluffy pillows decorated in blues and grays, ... Read More
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Depression and Suicide: How to Know When You Need Help
While most Americans will experience some level of depression in their lives, some will experience an intense and serious depression that requires the help of friends, family, and often ... Read More
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To Thine Own Self Be Kind: 8 Random Acts of Self-Kindness
The world can be a cold and cruel place, and as such, every display of warmth and goodness makes a difference. Performing random acts of kindness for those around you—such as opening ... Read More
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Can Sex Therapy Help Painful Intercourse?
Have you ever experienced pain during sex? If so, you are not alone. According to a Huffington Post report from a National Survey of Sexual Health and Behavior study, 30% of all women ages ... Read More
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To Label, or Not to Label
When you go to your doctor for some problem you are having, there is no question that you want an answer to what it is. Not only does it ease your mind because you have clarity, but it ... Read More
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Why Feeling Anger and Hate Is Good
“I hate you!” 4-year-old Carly screams at her mother. Some moms might react by grabbing their daughter and spanking her on the bottom, or screaming, “You are a bad girl!” or telling ... Read More
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How Trauma Impacts Authentic Expression
There are different kinds of trauma, but in general an experience can be considered traumatic when what is happening threatens to overwhelm those involved, making them feel helpless. Some ... Read More
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Gay and Lesbian Parenting: What to Tell the Children
All children want to know about their origins. As their minds develop and their understanding of the world grows, their questions go deeper. Toddlers ask where babies come from; teenagers ... Read More
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How Learning about Child Development Can Improve Your Parenting
A great deal of what we bring to our roles as parents comes from the way our own parents treated us. This includes the big areas of values and morality, as well as the smaller corners of ... Read More
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Aging and Relationships: A Tale of Dementia’s Toll
“Mary, would you like some soup?” Thomas asked. “No, dear,” Mary answered, “but, I’ll have a corned beef on rye.” “Mary, you remember the ... Read More
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Does Your Partner Know Your Sexual Fantasies? Why Not?
Many couples with whom I work continue to return (or call back if they’re in distance therapy). They find it’s helpful to have regular “tune-ups” even after we have repaired and ... Read More
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Feeling Good Yet? Seven Ways to Boost Endorphins
Known as the body’s natural “feel-good” chemicals, endorphins stimulate feelings of pleasure, well-being, and pain relief, making them an essential component in a balanced, happy ... Read More
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Even Dogs Sometimes Need Anxiety Medication
As anyone who’s ever lived with a dog can attest, dogs’ emotions are complex and occasionally bewildering. And for some dogs, emotions are ... Read More
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Harsh Parenting May Lead to Negative Outcomes in Adulthood
Parents who use harsh parenting tactics, such as physical and verbal aggression, may exacerbate the behaviors they wish to prevent, according to a study ... Read More
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How Marriage Later in Life Affects Women’s Health
Marriage later in life may cause middle-aged women to gain weight, but those who divorce may see improvements in their health, according to a study published ... Read More
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Benefits of Community Mental Health, and Other News
Community-based mental health services can improve outcomes in people with mental health diagnoses, several studies have found. Deinstitutionalization—the ... Read More
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Revenge Can Feel Good to People Who Experience Rejection
People who feel rejected may engage in retaliatory aggression, according to a study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. 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
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I Don’t Want to See My Family Anymore
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
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How Do I Trust a Therapist If I Can't Trust Anyone?
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
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Help! I Want to Stop Competing with My Friend
My best friend and I have known each other since college. We started out as “enemies,” Read More
