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Want More Gratitude in Your Life? Embrace the Present
May 17, 2019 .
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What does gratitude mean? It means to be thankful. This is one thing we often forget in the mad race to achieve our dreams. As humans, we may often feel we can never have enough. We may ... Read More
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Boosting Your Mental Health with Expressive Writing
August 23, 2018 .
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George felt weighed down as he checked into yet another motel room. This was his ninth business trip in one month. He didn’t used to mind the traveling so much. Sure, it gets tiring, ... Read More
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The ‘Should’ Trap: Expectations, Entitlement, and Gratitude
February 22, 2018 .
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I witness daily how believing circumstances should be different can negatively affect one’s life. I observe this dilemma not only in my work as a psychologist, but in my own life. Recently, ... Read More
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Increasing Body Acceptance Through Cognitive Dissonance
February 12, 2018 .
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As an eating disorder therapist, I work with people in all stages of their recovery journey. One question I am often asked is, “How do I move from body dissatisfaction to body acceptance?” To ... Read More
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A Therapist’s Special ‘Thank You’ to the People We Serve
December 22, 2017 .
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Being a therapist is not easy. Contrary to what many believe, it’s not just “sitting and listening” to people all day. Yes, therapists are listening, but a competent therapist is ... Read More
