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Resentful Compliance Versus Commitment June 27, 2011 . 4 Comments
The definitions of resentful compliance and commitment can help you understand how the differences between them can alter the course of a relationship. The Effects of Resentful Compliance Resentful ... Read More
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Workability: Beyond True or False June 25, 2011 . 8 Comments
One of the cornerstones of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is the concept of workability. The aim of ACT is for our clients to create a rich, meaningful, and vibrant life. Workability ... Read More
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Group Therapy for Adults Abused as Children June 23, 2011 . 4 Comments
Group therapy can be the most nurturing and also the most challenging form of therapy. It is highly effective. While it doesn’t replace individual therapy, it can be a great adjunct and ... Read More
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Writing Your Personal Manifesto
June 23, 2011 .
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Manifesto: a public declaration of intentions, opinions, objectives, or motives. As a long-time yogi, I have been setting an intention before my daily practice for more than 10 years. ... Read More
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Panic May be Delayed after Stressful Event June 23, 2011 . 8 Comments
New research suggests that stressful events may cause delayed increase in panic symptoms. Because the effect of stress on panic symptoms has not been studied extensively, researchers wanted ... Read More
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The Good and Bad Sides of Porn June 22, 2011 . 89 Comments
I want to start off by saying that pornography in and of itself is not a ‘bad’ thing. We have preconceived notions about porn being something bad. Men feel guilty about it. Women feel ... Read More
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Blended Families & Father’s Day: How Should Step-Fathers Celebrate? June 20, 2011 . 22 Comments
My husband was surprised the first time he got a Father’s Day card from our kids. Not having any kids of his own, his assumed role of step-father was one he was utterly unfamiliar with. ... Read More
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7 Tips to Resolve Conflicts About Cash
June 15, 2011 .
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Unresolved conflict about money can be a major factor in a couple’s decision to get a divorce. Learning to communicate effectively about money may be the best solution. The ability ... Read More
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Gay and Lesbian Teens More Likely to Engage in Risky Behaviors June 11, 2011 . 11 Comments
Gay teenagers are faced with the same peer pressures as heterosexual teens. But a new study suggests their sexuality can lead them to be at a greater risk for engaging in unhealthy behaviors. ... Read More
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Three Ways to Cope with a Parter’s Sex Addiction Relapse
June 7, 2011 .
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Do you know the difference between a relapse and a onetime occurrence of making a poor choice? In asking that question, let me first say that it is important to not excuse a slip up or ... Read More
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What Can Couples Do When They Don’t Speak the Same Language?
June 6, 2011 .
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This is not a post about people speaking two different languages such as English and Spanish. This is a story about couples that talk to each other but it feels as if they just don’t ... Read More
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Can My Child Choose Which Parent to Live With?
June 3, 2011 .
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On a fairly regular basis I am asked by a divorced parent how old their child must be before they can choose which parent they want to live with. Many parents tell me their child will be ... Read More
