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Calming the Emotional Chaos of Grief January 30, 2012 . 3 Comments
A death, divorce, illness, sudden unemployment, or any major loss can create chaos in your life. This emotional fracturing, as well as the practical aftershocks of dealing with estates, ... Read More
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Age Matters in the Therapeutic Relationship January 30, 2012 . 4 Comments
A strong therapeutic bond is imperative in order to achieve a successful outcome in psychotherapy. This bond must begin with the initial intake session. Research indicates that clients ... Read More
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Body Image Issues and Healthy Boundaries January 30, 2012 . 5 Comments
Many people, but primarily young, educated, Western women, struggle to sustain a positive body image—for a multitude of reasons that have been discussed in previous posts. Often a negative ... Read More
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Codependency Workbook Exercise One: Family History
January 24, 2012 .
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Now that you understand how codependency develops in a family surrounding a dysfunctional person, what are you supposed to do next? Many people have said to me in therapy, “Joyce, now ... Read More
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How Psychotherapy Styles Differ in Coping with Anxiety or Depression
January 23, 2012 .
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Psychotherapy is the first form of treatment for depression or anxiety and involves a variety of treatment techniques. During psychotherapy, the person experiencing depression or anxiety ... Read More
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Positive Affirmations Are Helpful to Teens January 19, 2012 . 10 Comments
Value affirmations, also known as self-affirmations, are positive assessments of one’s abilities, traits, and personality qualities. Value affirmations can increase self-esteem, self-worth, ... Read More
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What Is the Right Thing to Do When an Old Lover Connects with You Online?
January 19, 2012 .
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What would you do? An important romantic figure from your past finds you on an internet social media site. Perhaps this was your first love. This renewed connection brings to mind the passion ... Read More
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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
