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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 .
381 Comments
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
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People with Body Dysmorphia May Actually See Things Differently May 30, 2011 . 8 Comments
A new study suggests variance in the brain activity of people suffering from body dysmorphia. According to Dr. Jamie Feusner, a UCLA assistant professor of psychiatry, people with body ... Read More
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Communication: Competitive vs Cooperative
May 27, 2011 .
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We are taught from the earliest of ages that good communication is imperative. In both subtle, and direct ways, we are taught to be competitive when we communicate. Simultaneously, we ... Read More
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A “Chicken or the Egg” Dilemma: Mental Illness and Addiction May 26, 2011 . 20 Comments
I was very young when I knew I wanted to be a therapist. I became particularly interested in depression and how people deal with traumatic events. Never in a million years did I think I ... Read More
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The Cruelty Conundrum: When the People We Care About Hurt Us
May 23, 2011 .
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Why do people we care for sometimes engage in cruel behavior? What can we do about it? Alfred Adler believed the ultimate goal for all human beings is to belong and feel connected to others. ... Read More
