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Making Friends with Feelings
May 3, 2011 .
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As a therapist, I talk about feelings a lot. Building a good relationship with one’s emotions can be incredibly helpful for increasing self-confidence and peace of mind. This can be daunting ... Read More
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Bottoming Out Twice April 14, 2011 . 2 Comments
It has been said in AA, “An addict needs to bottom out twice to get better. First from alcohol, and later emotionally.” Most people who struggle with addiction started using ... Read More
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Saying No to the “Disease” April 4, 2011 . 15 Comments
Well, once again it’s my readers who are instructing me just as much as (if not more than) the other way around. Thanks to all who take the time to read and comment on my blog articles. ... Read More
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I’m Doing Everything I Can but My Marriage Still Isn’t Working, What Do I Do Now? April 4, 2011 . 14 Comments
Many people in relationships feel this way, exasperated because they are doing everything they know how to do to make their partner feel loved. Couples come into my office usually at the ... Read More
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Parents Should Watch Out for Facebook Depression March 30, 2011 . 3 Comments
There are many obvious reasons for parents to monitor their child’s Facebook activity. But a recent article points out a very valid and often overlooked concern that can face these children. ... Read More
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Bridge the Gender Communication Gap March 8, 2011 . 8 Comments
Ava has had a hard day as Director of Nursing in a busy hospital. She changes hats from taking charge in the high paced world of health care, to being the caretaker of her six and seven ... Read More
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Singles’ Guide to a Happy Valentine’s Day
February 14, 2011 .
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Being single around Valentine’s Day can kind of feel like getting picked last in gym class. The kid who gets picked last in gym class really only lacks athletic ability. Yet, as name ... Read More
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The Creative Blocking of Creativity: The Function of Procrastination January 4, 2011 . 23 Comments
It is now 3:00pm on New Year’s Eve, the day before this month’s article on creative blocks is due. I console myself with the fact that in the city to which the article must be transmitted, ... Read More
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Self-Esteem for the Holidays: Part II
December 20, 2010 .
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In part one of this series, we met Melinda and Sharon (composites, not actual people), two women for whom the holidays mean obligation rather than joy. We saw how Melinda was primarily ... Read More
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Growing Up and Relationships: What’s Wrong With Me? December 13, 2010 . 21 Comments
Richard came to treatment feeling angry, sad and resentful. He was scared that the man he was living with was getting ready to dump him. “That always happens,” he said. “Just when ... Read More
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Body Shame: The Far End of Negative Body Image December 12, 2010 . 4 Comments
Negative body image can be the result of many factors: external criticism, media standards, feelings of failure in other areas of life, social isolation – the list goes on. But when ... Read More
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Understanding: It’s What’s Missing in Most Relationships December 7, 2010 . 12 Comments
Couples get together because they believe in the idea of happiness. Couples stay together because they still believe they can achieve it. People in relationships pretty much want the same ... Read More