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Past Experiences Influence Therapeutic Alliance June 26, 2012 . 6 Comments
One of the primary goals of successful therapy is the formation of a meaningful and strong therapeutic alliance. This bond between the therapist and client is essential for creating an ... Read More
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The Delicate Balance of Religion and Therapy June 26, 2012 . 8 Comments
Religion has been shown to be a stabilizing factor for mental well-being. Research has demonstrated that people who have religious beliefs tend to have better mental health, physical health, ... Read More
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Fifty Shades of Play? June 23, 2012 . 11 Comments
The novel Fifty Shades of Gray has attracted enormous attention since its recent publication. The popularity could be attributed to the characters’ scandalous sexual trysts laid out ... Read More
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Deep Breathing and Guided Imagery for Anxiety
June 22, 2012 .
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In counseling, many of the ways to address anger can also be used as tools to address anxiety. Deep breathing is one such tool. Getting that full, deep breath of oxygen will indeed help ... Read More
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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