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How Parents Fuel Identity Crises in Their Children
January 9, 2013 .
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It is not unusual for people to come to therapy with feelings of confusion about what they want, think, and/or feel. I find that many grew up in families in which one or both parents involved ... Read More
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Scared to Eat: Conquering Anxiety Around Food Allergies
November 7, 2012 .
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Eating brings pleasure, energy, and well-being to our lives. A disruption of this simple, often mindless, but important activity could lead to stress and anxiety. People who have food allergies ... Read More
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Can Social Anxiety Be Caused by a Nutritional Deficiency?
August 9, 2012 .
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If you don’t get the right nutrients, your body won’t function to the best of its ability. Some general health conditions can be linked to nutritional deficiency, but it’s up for ... Read More
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Deep Breathing and Guided Imagery for Anxiety
June 22, 2012 .
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In counseling, many of the ways to address anger can also be used as tools to address anxiety. Deep breathing is one such tool. Getting that full, deep breath of oxygen will indeed help ... Read More
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Breathing Lessons for Coping with Grief
May 1, 2012 .
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We breathe all the time, right? So, what’s the big deal? Most of us are not breathing properly throughout our days for optimum health and well-being. Most of us have poor ... Read More
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Attachment Style Influences Adult Conflict Resolution
April 11, 2012 .
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Healthy conflict resolution is essential to maintaining positive and constructive adult relationships. Individuals usually learn how to handle conflict in childhood. Children watch the ... Read More
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Developing an Emotional First Aid Kit
April 6, 2012 .
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If you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans. -Woody Allen No matter who you are, things will happen that throw you off-kilter. Life intrudes on inner peace with an uncanny regularity. ... Read More
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Pleasing Others to Escape the Bad Person Feeling March 8, 2012 . 27 Comments
Bad person feelings typically develop early in life. Although it may not be intended, children can get the message that it isn’t simply what they do or think or feel that is bad, but ... Read More
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How Psychotherapy Styles Differ in Coping with Anxiety or Depression
January 23, 2012 .
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Psychotherapy is the first form of treatment for depression or anxiety and involves a variety of treatment techniques. During psychotherapy, the person experiencing depression or anxiety ... Read More
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Cannabis Use May Prolong PTSD Symptoms January 12, 2012 . 33 Comments
Cannabis use issues (also known as Cannabis Use Disorder, or CUD) are on the rise among military veterans with posttraumatic stress (PTSD). “Indeed, rates of PTSD diagnoses among veterans ... Read More
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The Fear of Hurting the Other and the Inhibition of Self July 19, 2011 . 19 Comments
Even when it is unintended, some people find it intolerable to hurt someone they love. To experience hurting the other can create shame, guilt and strong “I am a bad person” feelings. ... Read More
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Sleep Your Anxiety Away, Part I: You’ve Tried the Rest, Now Get Some Rest
March 29, 2010 .
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Maybe you’ve been struggling with anxiety and panic and you’ve tried everything: medication, progressive relaxation, meditation, exercise, deep breathing, herbs, watching TV till your ... Read More