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Preventing Adult Mental Health Issues by Addressing Childhood Trauma November 8, 2010 . 2 Comments
Perceptions of therapy and counseling are not without stereotype, and one of the most common misconceptions is that therapists will always blame an issue on the patients’ parents. While ... Read More
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Addressing the Psychological Impact of Chronic, Non-Life Threatening Medical Conditions November 7, 2010 . 5 Comments
Chronic medical conditions come with a wide range of adjustments, ranging from the physical and practical to the social and emotional. Certainly those that are life-threatening bring ... Read More
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Two New Studies on the Challenges of Treating Teen Depression November 5, 2010 . 4 Comments
Depression is one of the most common mental health complaints expressed by adolescents and teenagers, including both those who are in therapy or counseling and those who are not. Despite ... Read More
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From Sexual Abuse to PTSD: What Lies In Between? November 2, 2010 . 11 Comments
It is well-documented that sexual abuse, especially during childhood, is one of the traumatic life experiences that make a person far more likely to suffer symptoms of post-traumatic stress ... Read More
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Part I: Voice Dialogue and Healing the Inner Scapegoat – A Transpersonal Perspective October 29, 2010 . 6 Comments
“For years it lay in an iron box buried so deep inside me that I was never sure just what it was. I knew it carried slippery, combustible things more secret than sex and more dangerous ... Read More
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Preventing Military Suicides, and What Civilians Can Learn From It October 29, 2010 . 1 Comment
Military suicides have been increasing in recent years, which has prompted the U.S. Army to re-assess the effectiveness of its mental health programs in understanding the support soldiers ... Read More
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Are Antidepressants Really the Best Choice? The Debate Continues October 21, 2010 . 4 Comments
Is therapy the best treatment for depression? What about antidepressants? A combination of the two? How about supplemental or alternative therapies including yoga and meditation, or good ... Read More
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Job Satisfaction and the Urge to Label Everything October 19, 2010 . 15 Comments
A new report has come out that sheds further light on the psychology of employment. Previous studies have shown that unemployed people experience more depression, stress, and anxiety than ... Read More
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Part II: Constructive Wallowing and Self-Esteem October 18, 2010 . 5 Comments
Last month we looked at why it’s important to let ourselves “wallow” in our feelings; it helps us know ourselves better and get over difficult patches faster. It also helps us to ... Read More
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Peers and Mental Health: In All Walks Of Life, Reaching Out Helps October 15, 2010 . 5 Comments
Humans are inherently social creatures, yet we often feel the need to hide feelings of depression, anxiety, grief and stress from those around us. What is it that keeps us from speaking ... Read More
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Animal-Assisted Therapy Provides Benefit to Many People Who Struggle October 10, 2010 . 6 Comments
Animal-assisted therapy (AAT) and animal-assisted activities (AAA) are increasingly used to boost the benefits traditional psychotherapy and counseling. People from diverse backgrounds ... Read More
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More on Bullying: What It Means For Bullies Themselves October 8, 2010 . 4 Comments
Bullying has been a high-profile issue in the media lately, but it’s been on the radars of therapists, counselors, and psychologists for far longer. A number of studies have been published ... Read More