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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
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Nutrition in Early Life Can Affect IQ August 16, 2012 . 14 Comments
You are what you eat, as the popular saying goes. And now a new study suggests that your diet as an infant may in fact determine how smart you will be when you grow older. The study, published ... Read More
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Nicotine Withdrawal Induces Panic Response
August 15, 2012 .
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Individuals addicted to nicotine can exhibit unique responses when they are deprived of a cigarette. Many people report being anxious, snappy, or moody when they try to quit smoking. All ... Read More
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Friends Influence Bulimic Behavior and Body Image but Not Dieting in Teen Girls August 14, 2012 . 7 Comments
Adolescent girls are among the most vulnerable for issues that relate to body image. They are assaulted with unrealistic images and unachievable ideals from virtually every media outlet. ... Read More
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Hidden Depression Among Us
August 14, 2012 .
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You may know someone who is depressed and not know they’re depressed. People expect someone who is depressed to cry a lot, stay in bed all day, mope, or sound like Eeyore from Winnie ... Read More
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Stop Fixing Things: Why Children Should Be Allowed to Make Mistakes August 13, 2012 . 11 Comments
We are all familiar with the experience of good intentions having negative consequences. In my work as a therapist, I often encounter this phenomenon when I work with parents who, in their ... Read More
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Timing Is Everything When It Comes to Marijuana Cravings August 10, 2012 . 20 Comments
People who drink coffee usually crave it first think in the morning. Similarly, individuals who enjoy a glass of wine or a cocktail after a long day of work may have physiological cravings ... Read More
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Who Is Most Likely to Drop Out of Therapy and Why? August 9, 2012 . 23 Comments
A client that drops out of therapy is one who does not complete the recommended course of treatment. Many therapeutic approaches, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, do not have a specific ... Read More
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Can Social Anxiety Be Caused by a Nutritional Deficiency?
August 9, 2012 .
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If you don’t get the right nutrients, your body won’t function to the best of its ability. Some general health conditions can be linked to nutritional deficiency, but it’s up for ... Read More