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Are Attachment Styles Specific to Relationships? December 7, 2012 . 5 Comments
Attachment bonds are formed at birth and continue to develop throughout an individual’s life. When children are young, they develop attachments to their caregivers, parents, and siblings. ... Read More
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Our Time Is Up: Ending the Therapeutic Relationship November 28, 2012 . 26 Comments
You entered therapy feeling broken, lonely, anxious, dissatisfied with your relationships and your career. Now you feel whole and healthy; your relationships have improved, and you’ve ... Read More
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When It Comes to Gifts We Like, It’s Not the Thought That Counts November 23, 2012 . 12 Comments
The gift-giving season is upon us, and people are flocking to the stores and malls searching for the perfect gifts for their friends and family members. As they embark on this yearly ritual, ... Read More
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The Importance of Validating Grief Related to a Pet’s Death November 20, 2012 . 6 Comments
A family pet fills many roles. People acquire pets for protection, camaraderie, security, and, for those who are disabled, even assistance with physical tasks. But pets have become much ... Read More
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Animal-Assisted Therapy: Does It Work with Stuffed Animals? November 1, 2012 . 15 Comments
Integrating live animals into the therapeutic process has been gaining recognition as a viable and effective approach in a clinical setting. Equine-assisted therapy is a widely popular ... 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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Part II: The Challenges of Leaving an Abusive Relationship October 19, 2012 . 17 Comments
Editor’s note: This is the second of two articles exploring intimate partner violence in observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. On Oct. 12, we examined the effects of intimate ... Read More
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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome: a Cruel and Unusual Mystery October 5, 2012 . 9 Comments
October marks Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Month, a time when parents of children taken too soon grieve and recall special memories, but also a time to learn more about SIDS ... 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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Shyness and Relationships: a Double-Edged Sword October 3, 2012 . 7 Comments
Shyness can be make social interactions moderately difficult for some people. For extremely shy people, socializing with other individuals can be excruciating. The worry and fear that come ... 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
