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Codependency Workbook Exercise Four: Take Care of Yourself September 19, 2012 . 16 Comments
If you are reading this, you probably have worked on Codependency Workbook Exercise Three. Please remember to pat yourself on the back for that; it is an exercise that few complete. Setting ... Read More
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Why Divorce Hurts September 14, 2012 . 156 Comments
The pain of divorce is often unbearable. The experience can be so awful that you wonder whether it would have been easier to stay married or even to be dealing with some other horrific ... Read More
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New Study Examines Effect of Bereavement on Parental Mortality September 4, 2012 . 7 Comments
One of the most intense and painful losses is the death of a child. Whether the child is grown or still young, this type of loss contradicts the life cycle and typically is the result of ... Read More
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Suicides Increase in Army Despite Prevention Efforts August 29, 2012 . 11 Comments
Suicide is still a prevalent and unsettling issue in the military, despite suicide prevention efforts. According to data from the Army, suicides for active duty soldiers more than doubled ... Read More
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Lean on Me in Good Times, But Not in Bad: Supporting a Friend August 28, 2012 . 8 Comments
Friends and loved ones attribute the strength of their relationships to many things. Liking the same things, sharing confidences, and experiencing similar life events are some of the factors ... Read More
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Helping People Heal from Infidelity and Betrayal
August 24, 2012 .
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Next Friday, August 31, 2012, GoodTherapy.org is thrilled to welcome Dr. Laurie Moore, who will present Healing Betrayal Caused by Infidelity, a FREE CE teleconference for GoodTherapy.org ... Read More
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Part I: Why Do We Have so Much Violence in Our World and How Do We End It? August 23, 2012 . 18 Comments
We have so many questions about violence: Why do we have so much violence in our world? Why does it seem to be escalating? Why aren’t our efforts to end the violence working? What can ... Read More
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Focused Abdominal Breathing to Reduce Pain and Anxiety August 20, 2012 . 13 Comments
I almost always suggest to clients that they learn focused abdominal breathing and practice a minimum of 5 minutes every day; for the best results, I recommend they practice 20 or more ... Read More
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Customer Conflicts Can Take the Joy Out of Downtime August 6, 2012 . 9 Comments
Everyone has a bad day now and then. Fights with the spouse, difficult children, and health problems can overwhelm people. Add to that the stress of having conflicts at work and people ... Read More
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Brief Relaxation Intervention Provides Big Results July 27, 2012 . 4 Comments
One of the hardest professions is that of a teacher. Educators and school staff members are not only responsible for teaching children important academic lessons but are often charged with ... Read More
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New Study Links Vocal Behavior to Emotional Arousal July 23, 2012 . 3 Comments
Parents and teenagers often engage in heated debates and arguments. It is natural for these two figures to have conflicts that increase emotional arousal. Research has shown that more conflict-rooted ... Read More
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Self-Soothe in Your Own Compassionate Hammock June 20, 2012 . 4 Comments
There is no one more deserving of compassion than you. –The Buddha Wouldn’t it be nice to feel as if your intense, scary emotions could rest in a hammock of compassion? It is ... Read More