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Part III: When Co-Dependents Are Identified in the Workplace October 20, 2011 . 10 Comments
Sometimes co-dependents may be identified by their behavior in the workplace. You may think that is impossible, because co-dependents tend to be good employees. They work harder than anyone ... Read More
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When Acceptance Becomes Enabling October 19, 2011 . 7 Comments
In couples and sex therapy, one of the common themes that come up is that of acceptance. I strongly encourage people to accept their partner, and accept each other. I believe that acceptance ... Read More
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How Do I Know I Can Count on my Partner?
October 12, 2011 .
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When the chips are down and your back is to the wall, can you look to your spouse or relationship partner for backup? Do you have assurance that you can count on this person—no matter ... Read More
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Processing Grief Over a Loved One’s Autism Diagnosis October 11, 2011 . 11 Comments
I have just finished having my yearly tradition of what I like to call, “a good cry.” It’s my son’s fourteenth birthday, and for the past ten years, I have set aside ... Read More
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Experiences of Depression: Irritability and Anger
October 10, 2011 .
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This article is part of a series that explores the ways specific “clusters” of depression symptoms manifest to create different experiences of depression. The previous article in this ... Read More
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The Vanity Myth: Eating Disorders and Beauty
October 7, 2011 .
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One of the most prevalent and harmful misconceptions about eating disorders is that they are all about vanity. Many people believe that sufferers are vain, beauty-obsessed brats that could ... Read More
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Same Sexual Orientation of Therapist and Client May Affect Therapy Outcome October 6, 2011 . 5 Comments
Lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) clients may form better alliances with therapists who have similar sexual orientations, according to a new study. This new study done by researchers at the ... Read More
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Don’t Fall Into the Trap of the “Relief Divorce” October 5, 2011 . 9 Comments
I have been in practice long enough to see many couples and families develop over the past thirty years. While there are countless stories over a full range of topics, one that greatly ... Read More
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I Said I Was Sorry, So Why Isn’t That Enough? September 27, 2011 . 17 Comments
I can’t tell you how many times I have heard this from couples during a session. Something big happens between them, like one person cheated, the offending party apologizes but the difficulty ... Read More
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The Sensory Detective: Finding Sensory Integration Clues to Sexual Dysfunction September 26, 2011 . 10 Comments
Non-demand touch, such as hand massage and other “sensate focus” exercises, are still recommended by many sex therapists who want to help couples struggling with sexual difficulties. ... Read More
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Five Rights Your Children Should Have in Your Divorce September 23, 2011 . 16 Comments
We know that when a marriage ends it is the parents who are divorcing. But do we think about the fact that our children aren’t getting a divorce, they are getting two households in which ... Read More
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The Obstacles and Benefits of Play Therapy for Child and Parent September 23, 2011 . 5 Comments
Dyadic play therapy is a form of play therapy that allows parents who have themselves suffered trauma, the opportunity to address their own symptoms and attend to the strained attachment ... Read More