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Understanding the Journey of Self-Actualization
June 20, 2012 .
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We all have dreams and goals in life starting at a young age. Some of us want to sing for a living, others want to become teachers, and some want to become veterinarians. We have the desire ... Read More
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Art Therapy as a Treatment for Depression
June 19, 2012 .
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Depression can be challenging. If you have experienced it, then you know that the most basic tasks can become excruciating and leave you feeling apathetic and drained of your willpower. ... Read More
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Shy, Cousin of Shame June 18, 2012 . 5 Comments
“Shy is the most terrible feeling that you can get.” “Shyness is a habit that began when someone was afraid to talk and didn’t know what to do. Sometimes shyness ... Read More
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Can Child Molesters Ever Be Rehabilitated? June 15, 2012 . 90 Comments
While the terms “pedophile” and “child molester” are often used interchangeably, they do not mean the same thing. A pedophile is a person who is attracted to ... Read More
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How to Combat Coworker Negativity June 14, 2012 . 4 Comments
Everyone occasionally has a bad case of the Mondays, but that can also go away once you start joking around with coworkers. However, what happens when you’re surrounded by negativity, ... Read More
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Paxil and Personality: A Complex Relationship June 12, 2012 . No Comments
When assessing a patient for major depressive disorder (MDD) and choosing the most appropriate course of treatment, personality type is a major consideration. Research has demonstrated ... Read More
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When Someone Really Listens, We Heal
June 11, 2012 .
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Never underestimate the power of talking with someone who really listens. Our culture doesn’t encourage people to talk about their emotional pain. Our culture teaches people to suppress ... Read More
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Excessive Impression Management and Its Interference with Identity
June 8, 2012 .
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We all manage the impressions other people have of us. We think about what we might wear to an event or a job interview, we consider how free we can be with “expletive deleted” words ... Read More
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Different Shades of Sexuality: The Psychological Aspects of BDSM
June 6, 2012 .
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If you haven’t read the novel yet, you might be 50 shades of curious about why Fifty Shades of Grey is the most-talked-about tale in print currently. A quick search will reveal that ... Read More
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Abilify: Dual-Purpose Treatment for Cocaine Addiction? May 31, 2012 . No Comments
As an illegal psychostimulant drug, cocaine has ravaging effects both on the individual user and on society as a whole. The addictive qualities of cocaine are well-documented, and users ... Read More
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Why the Healthy Marriage Initiative Doesn’t Work May 31, 2012 . 5 Comments
George W. Bush created the Healthy Marriage Initiative based on research showing that healthy, strong marriages make a positive contribution to communities. The program, funded by the federal ... Read More
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The Physical Scars of Childhood Abuse Can Last a Lifetime May 30, 2012 . 8 Comments
Adults who have survived childhood abuse are more likely to experience mental health problems than those who were not abused during their youth. Depression, anxiety, panic, posttraumatic ... Read More