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Losing Both Parents by Age 27: How I Began to Heal
March 5, 2013 .
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I woke up to my dad staring blankly at the wall the morning of October 14, 2004. It was the day before my 23rd birthday. I knew this day was coming, but nothing would prepare me to wake ... Read More
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With a Little Help, Trauma Survivors Can Overcome Relationship Barriers November 26, 2012 . 11 Comments
Childhood trauma, such as abuse, neglect, sexual assault, and abandonment, can impact a child’s ability to form positive relationships later in life. The way a child copes with trauma ... Read More
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Understanding Open Adoption October 23, 2012 . 9 Comments
When “Jeanette” and “Tom” began their adoption journey six years ago, they couldn’t imagine having regular contact with their future child’s birth parent. They had concerns ... Read More
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Should Step-Relationships Be Maintained After Divorce? October 22, 2012 . 153 Comments
What was once considered a rarity—step-siblings, step-parents, and step-in-laws—has become more common than not. When couples marry, there is a very good chance that one of them brings ... Read More
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Does Divorce Run in Families? October 5, 2012 . 7 Comments
In a recent article, Rachel Keith, an education graduate student from the University of Kansas, concluded that divorce is not hereditary. In the article, published in the University Daily ... Read More
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Managing Your Emotions Through Dialectical Behavior Therapy September 24, 2012 . 9 Comments
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a comprehensive, evidence-based treatment approach used to treat individuals with a wide variety of issues, including relationship conflict, anxiety, ... Read More
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Teens’ Attachment Styles Influenced by Parental Support in Infancy September 21, 2012 . 13 Comments
Attachment issues affect many areas of adults’ lives. People who have insecure attachment may be worried that they will be abandoned, hurt, or betrayed by those close to them. Individuals ... Read More
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How We Behave in Relationships Is Predicted by Who We Blame July 11, 2012 . 9 Comments
The ideal standards model (ISM) of interpersonal evaluations suggests that a partner becomes dissatisfied with his or her relationship when the significant other fails to measure up to ... Read More
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How Can We Say We’re Independent? July 6, 2012 . 7 Comments
This month, Americans nationwide celebrate our becoming independent from the rule of Great Britain in 1776. Yes . . . I know we have things to celebrate – our families, our friends, our ... Read More
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Different Shades of Sexuality: The Psychological Aspects of BDSM June 6, 2012 . 52 Comments
If you haven’t read the novel yet, you might be 50 shades of curious about why Fifty Shades of Grey is the most-talked-about tale in print currently. A quick search will reveal that ... Read More
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The Pros and Cons of Staying Involved With an Ex-Spouse May 15, 2012 . 7 Comments
One of the most difficult aspects of a marital breakup is communicating with a former spouse. In the immediate aftermath of a separation, feelings are raw, and emotions can be overwhelming. ... Read More
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Is Homelessness a Result of, or Cause of, Cognitive Impairment? February 24, 2012 . 7 Comments
Homelessness presents a significant social and economic problem for communities. Homeless individuals rely on government programs, charities, and outreach facilities to maintain any semblance ... Read More