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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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Antidepressants for Major Depression and High Suicide Risk: Paxil vs. Wellbutrin September 13, 2012 . No Comments
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a mental health problem with both psychological and physical effects. Someone diagnosed with depression may have strong feelings of sadness or a loss ... Read More
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Gendlin’s View of Human Being: Interaction First September 7, 2012 . 9 Comments
My last piece on focusing ended with a definition of felt sensing as a “temporary wave, from the sea of being” (Madison, G.). What is meant by a temporary wave from the sea of being? It ... Read More
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Asperger’s Syndrome: What Is Theory of Mind? August 31, 2012 . 27 Comments
This is the first in a series of articles designed to explore some of the issues and concerns that arise around what is currently called Asperger’s syndrome, which will soon be incorporated ... Read More
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Motivated by Fear: Exploring How Negative Feedback Influences Performance August 29, 2012 . 8 Comments
Fear can be a strong motivator. People who are afraid of living in poverty may be motivated to pursue any career option in order to avoid financial destitution. In a similar way, individuals ... Read More
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Are Psychologists Happy in Their Jobs? August 28, 2012 . 10 Comments
Psychologists are exposed to many stressors that could cause them to have a negative outlook on their careers. Dealing with long hours, extensive paperwork, and insurance companies can ... 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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Breaking the Cycle of Blurred Parental Boundaries August 23, 2012 . 15 Comments
Destructive parentification is a behavior in which a parent transfers the emotional or physical responsibility of parenting to their child. Some parents turn to their children for emotional ... Read More
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What Are the Best Ways to Increase Therapy Attendance? August 22, 2012 . 17 Comments
According to a new study conducted by Mary Oldham of the Department of Psychology at the University of Sheffield in the United Kingdom, offering clients their choice of appointment time ... Read More
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Attachment Styles Impact Well-Being in Older Adults August 21, 2012 . 5 Comments
As people age, they face challenges that they may never have experienced before. Loss of friends due to death, loss of independence as a result of diminished income, and loss of physical ... Read More
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Marilyn Monroe Biography: A GoodTherapy.org Review
August 21, 2012 .
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A biography of Marilyn Monroe by Lois Banner, professor of history and gender studies at the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences, reveals a complicated woman determined ... 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
