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The Importance of Attachment in Early Caregiving April 19, 2012 . 6 Comments
Your social life, the quality of it, was wired into your gray matter by the age of 3, according to current thinking on child development. After a minute of contemplating that statement, ... Read More
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Natural Remedies for PMS and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
April 19, 2012 .
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Most women have experienced some symptom of premenstrual discomfort at one point or another—whether it be bloating, aches and pains, breast tenderness, fatigue, tension, headaches, or ... Read More
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She’s Pregnant, I’m Not: When Sisters or Friends Spill the News April 17, 2012 . 22 Comments
“Guess what?” your best couple friends ask when you’ve just sat down at an elegant restaurant. “We have an announcement. Guess who’s not having wine?” You and your partner are ... Read More
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Autism and Flight Risk: Five Ways to Keep Your Child Safe
April 17, 2012 .
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One of the most difficult parts of raising a child with autism is the fear of losing them. For my son, the combination of intelligence, impulsivity, and an inability to comprehend danger ... Read More
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Celexa April 16, 2012 . No Comments
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a relatively common condition that results in abdominal discomfort, bloating, diarrhea, and constipation. According to the Mayo Clinic, IBS develops more ... Read More
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Probation Officers Often Distort Risk Assessment for Mentally Ill Offenders April 16, 2012 . 10 Comments
Probation officers assume a large level of responsibility for the offenders in their care and the community at large. They are responsible for monitoring criminal offenders and assessing ... Read More
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The Importance of Keeping Sex in the Conversation April 12, 2012 . 8 Comments
Whether or not we believe we should talk about sex with our therapist in treatment may have something to do with what we believe therapy is for or what the expected outcome is. Are you ... Read More
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The Healing Power of Compassion
April 11, 2012 .
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Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive. -Dalai Lama In life we encounter many different experiences. Some are joyful and uplifting, and ... Read More
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Attachment Style Influences Adult Conflict Resolution
April 11, 2012 .
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Healthy conflict resolution is essential to maintaining positive and constructive adult relationships. Individuals usually learn how to handle conflict in childhood. Children watch the ... Read More
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Abilify and Major Depression April 10, 2012 . 2 Comments
Despite decades of research and several new classes of antidepressant medications, successful treatment of depression is still an elusive goal. In particular, people with major depressive ... Read More
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There Is No Racial Inequality in How We Learn Prejudice April 9, 2012 . 2 Comments
Racism and prejudice are issues that are at the forefront of social concern today. Ethnic differences are causing riots, uprisings, and loss of life in nations throughout the world, including ... Read More
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Developing an Emotional First Aid Kit
April 6, 2012 .
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If you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans. -Woody Allen No matter who you are, things will happen that throw you off-kilter. Life intrudes on inner peace with an uncanny regularity. ... Read More
