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When Someone Really Listens, We Heal
June 11, 2012 .
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Never underestimate the power of talking with someone who really listens. Our culture doesn’t encourage people to talk about their emotional pain. Our culture teaches people to suppress ... Read More
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Celexa Begins Working Faster Than Previously Thought May 24, 2012 . 33 Comments
Most classes of antidepressant medications, including the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), are thought to require 2 or more weeks of use before therapeutic effects become ... Read More
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Therapy as a Sacred Ritual April 18, 2012 . 9 Comments
Therapy as a sacred ritual might sound a bit pompous to some. After all, therapy is often considered something of a “have to,” not a “want to.” I would like to consider that therapy ... Read More
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Paxil: How Effective Is It for Major Depression in Adults? March 27, 2012 . No Comments
Major depression continues to be one of the most common and debilitating chronic mood problems afflicting adults. According to the Mayo Clinic, there is no quick fix for those who have ... Read More
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When Is It Time to Separate the Family? February 2, 2012 . 10 Comments
Families need to be together. After all, the family as a group exists to provide support, nurturance, food, shelter, resources, and a stable future to each member. While most families have ... Read More
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New Study Examines In-Session Immediacy January 11, 2012 . 4 Comments
“Immediacy is the act of discussing in the here-and-now how the therapist is feeling about the patient, about himself/herself in relation to the patient, or about the patient-therapist ... Read More
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50 Signs of Good Therapy
January 10, 2012 .
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As a companion piece to the 50 Warning Signs of Questionable Therapy article, it’s important to understand there are many signs of good therapy as well. After all, good therapy has ... Read More
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Hypnotism for Sexual Concerns January 5, 2012 . 4 Comments
Hypnotism can be a useful and versatile tool for addressing sexual concerns, including several types of sexual problems (such as non-medically caused erectile dysfunction and low desire) ... Read More
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Breaking Down the Wall of Resistance: Therapy as Self-Growth
January 2, 2012 .
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We all have this wall around us. It is a very defined wall that protects us from harm. At times, it prevents us from opening our eyes to something we might benefit from, but don’t necessarily ... Read More
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In Group Therapy, Two Leaders are Better than One November 30, 2011 . 3 Comments
The leadership structure of a group therapy environment has a direct influence on how the participants respond, according to a new study led by Dennis M. Kivlighan, Jr. of the Department ... Read More
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Sex Addiction is a Relational Disorder November 21, 2011 . 21 Comments
I’m struck by the fact that people with addiction issues, when confronted with the destructive effects of their behaviors, often find it harder to stop. This is especially true, in my ... Read More
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Therapeutic Immediacy Shows Promise in Two Case Studies November 12, 2011 . 9 Comments
Therapeutic immediacy (TI) is a term used to encompass any discussion between a client and therapist during a session. The therapeutic alliance formed between the two parties as a result ... Read More
