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Cannabis Use May Prolong PTSD Symptoms January 12, 2012 . 33 Comments
Cannabis use issues (also known as Cannabis Use Disorder, or CUD) are on the rise among military veterans with posttraumatic stress (PTSD). “Indeed, rates of PTSD diagnoses among veterans ... Read More
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Being Mindful of ‘Kindfull’ Play: Empathy-Building Play Therapy January 12, 2012 . 6 Comments
It is not a surprise that we have heard much stirring in the last several years about the importance of empathy and its role in everything from attachment, to neural development, to world ... Read More
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Does Race Affect Working Alliance? January 11, 2012 . 6 Comments
Working Alliance (WA) describes the relationship between a client and therapist and the underlying bond formed during the therapeutic process. The majority of researchers believe that ... Read More
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Emotional Eating? HALT the BS January 11, 2012 . 4 Comments
We all, at one time or another, use food for soothing. Eating is a pleasurable experience. The problem lies in using food for comfort rather than dealing with our emotions because food ... Read More
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To B or Not to B: Vitamin B12 and Folic Acid in Mental and Physical Health January 10, 2012 . 5 Comments
Everyone seems to be talking about the Bs lately. Specifically, B12 and folic acid (or folate) are making headlines for their roles in mental health and illness. Both of these vitamins ... Read More
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Understanding Parallel Process in Supervision January 9, 2012 . 2 Comments
Parallel process is one of many elements included in psychotherapy supervision. In supervision, a therapist relays their client’s issues to their supervisor. The supervisor then takes ... Read More
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Effects of Dexedrine Can Be Reduced With Strattera January 6, 2012 . 3 Comments
Amphetamine abuse and addiction is a serious and growing public health issue throughout the United States. Addiction inevitably leads to rising health costs, lost productivity, broken families, ... Read More
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Hypnotism for Sexual Concerns January 5, 2012 . 4 Comments
Hypnotism can be a useful and versatile tool for addressing sexual concerns, including several types of sexual problems (such as non-medically caused erectile dysfunction and low desire) ... Read More
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Secret Affairs Cause More Hostility in Relationships Than Coming Clean January 5, 2012 . 16 Comments
Extradyadic involvement (EDI), also known as infidelity, occurs in many relationships. At times, the infidelity is known to both partners, and at other times, only the participating partner ... Read More
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Does Natural Lighting Make Us More Productive? January 4, 2012 . 10 Comments
According to a new study, people who spend more time in natural lighting than in artificial lighting have increased productivity and alertness. Light directly influences the amount of melatonin ... Read More
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Klonopin and Pediatric Air Swallowing January 3, 2012 . No Comments
Children under severe psychological duress sometimes develop an involuntary reflex that causes them to swallow large volumes of air. Known as pathologic childhood aerophagia (PCA), this ... Read More
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Breaking Down the Wall of Resistance: Therapy as Self-Growth
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We all have this wall around us. It is a very defined wall that protects us from harm. At times, it prevents us from opening our eyes to something we might benefit from, but don’t necessarily ... Read More
