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A Crisis in Access to Mental Health Care, and Other News April 21, 2017 . 3 Comments
Despite efforts to broaden access to quality mental health care, a study published in the journal Psychiatric Services suggests more Americans than ever are experiencing serious psychological ... Read More
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Help! How Do I Get My Husband to Court Me Again? April 21, 2017 . 6 Comments
Dear GoodTherapy.org, I have been married to my husband for 12 years and I love him with all my heart. I would never dream of leaving him, so I want to get that out of the way right off ... Read More
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You’re My Obsession: How to Recover from an Addictive Relationship April 20, 2017 . 107 Comments
Are you in an addictive relationship with someone? Would you like to break free from your bondage and feel inner peace? Do you want to stop the obsessions, break the cycle of seeming insanity, ... Read More
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Young Americans Today Having Less Sex Than a Generation Ago April 19, 2017 . No Comments
Americans are having less sex than they were a generation ago, according to a study published in the journal Archives of Sexual Behavior. Researchers found millennials and Generation Z, ... Read More
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Help! My Friend Expects Me to Solve All His Problems April 14, 2017 . 5 Comments
Dear GoodTherapy.org, I have a close friend who comes to me with all his problems, and sometimes I don’t know how to help. Some small issues I can give advice on or help him out with. ... Read More
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Why We Stay in Relationships That Hurt April 10, 2017 . 18 Comments
Kristen started our first therapy session by sharing her story: “Dave and I began having an affair three years ago. I know he loves me. Our chemistry is off the charts. He said his marriage ... Read More
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How to Develop a Formal Loving-Kindness Meditation Practice April 7, 2017 . 3 Comments
Do you remember the last time someone thanked or complimented you on a job well done? At one point or another, we have all experienced that warm, fuzzy feeling that comes from feeling appreciated. ... Read More
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How to Make Relationship Conflict a Springboard for Growth April 6, 2017 . 3 Comments
When a partner needs space and we need intimacy; when we’re spontaneous and they like to plan; when we’ve done well with our abundance mind-set and they account for every penny, conflicts ... Read More
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Words Matter: How Language Affects How You Relate, Part 2 April 5, 2017 . 2 Comments
At a fundamental level, speaking and language have an immense impact on how we relate to others. In a previous article, I discussed the power of words, highlighting in particular the materiality ... Read More
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How to Create a Couples Communication Playbook Together April 3, 2017 . 19 Comments
When working with couples, the first thing I assess is their communication, as this is usually a defining reason why they have walked into my office. Without clear boundaries and guidelines ... Read More
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Heroin Use Surged in the Past Decade, and Other News March 31, 2017 . 3 Comments
Heroin use increased almost 500% between 2001 and 2013, with white males succumbing to heroin addiction at a higher rate than other groups. Researchers from Columbia University surveyed ... Read More
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Help! My Partner Is Terrible at Communicating March 31, 2017 . 3 Comments
Dear GoodTherapy.org, We’ve been together about a year and a half, and from the beginning we established a mutual dedication to open communication and sharing as much with one another ... Read More