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How Person-Centered Therapy Can Help Transplant Recipients January 3, 2017 . 12 Comments
When a person is in need of an organ transplant, a process referred to in medical circles as a “transplant work-up” begins. This process is lengthy, as it is necessary to make sure ... Read More
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Now That DOMA Is Dead, the Kids Are Even Better July 25, 2013 . 3 Comments
On June 26, 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), citing the welfare of children as part of its rationale. The majority concluded that DOMA “… ... Read More
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It Scares Me How Much I Turn to Fantasy to Escape. Help! July 5, 2013 . 24 Comments
I’m so impressed with you! First of all, in spite of your fear of being judged, you have taken the very courageous step of writing in with your question. Second, it sounds like the ... Read More
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Golden Rule of Self-Care: Be as Kind to Yourself as You Are to a Friend June 10, 2013 . 4 Comments
Imagine your best friend comes to you deeply distraught—her father died six months ago, and her mother’s health is rapidly deteriorating. Over the past year, she has been consumed ... Read More
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My Best Friend Keeps Distracting Me from Work. Help! April 26, 2013 . 8 Comments
You sound deeply frustrated, and understandably so. You’re feeling pulled between a very important friendship and your educational/professional goals. That is a very tough spot to be ... Read More
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What to Do in the Wake of Tragedy April 18, 2013 . 9 Comments
The bombings at the Boston Marathon, like so many other senseless acts of brutality, have grabbed the nation’s attention. Again, we watched our televisions in horror as people ran ... Read More
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Feelings: Better to Sit with Them Than to Run from Them April 1, 2013 . 9 Comments
“Sometimes you eat the bear, and sometimes, well, he eats you.” —The Stranger in The Big Lebowski “Mama said there’d be days like this.” —The Shirelles “Life is like ... Read More
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Raising a Child with Special Needs: What About Your Needs? February 27, 2013 . 16 Comments
If you have a child with special needs, a typical day might begin something like this: You wake up before your alarm goes off. Your mind is racing. You can’t stop thinking about the most ... Read More
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Meet the GoodTherapy.org Topic Experts: Sarah Noel February 11, 2013 . 7 Comments
As part of our ongoing efforts to shine a spotlight on our dedicated and talented Topic Expert panel, we next turn to Sarah Noel, a regular contributor to The Good Therapy Blog and Dear ... Read More
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Fighting Loneliness Begins with You October 19, 2012 . 16 Comments
I have nothing interesting or important in my life; people must think I’m so boring. I’m so fat. I never should have worn this dress. I bet everyone is talking about how pathetic ... Read More
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Great Expectations: How to Manage the Holiday Season December 16, 2011 . 13 Comments
Your home is festively decorated, exactly as you want it to be – every ornament is carefully positioned on the tree, and strings of garland and lights frame the doorways. The sweet smell ... Read More
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“Hitting the Wall” in Therapy September 19, 2011 . 13 Comments
As marathon runners pass mile after mile, many reach a point where they suddenly feel that they cannot go on. They may feel an unimaginable weight come over their body, a depletion of mental ... Read More