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Can a Trial Separation (In the Same House) Help Your Marriage?
June 23, 2010 .
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Are you tired of intense and destructive marital arguing and want it to stop? Do you need some space to think about things more clearly? Are you thinking about a separation but are not ... Read More
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Different Therapy Approaches May Help Different Personality Types June 21, 2010 . 3 Comments
For those battling depression, both cognitive-behavioral therapy and interpersonal psychotherapy have long been recognized as very effective means of overcoming depression. A new study ... Read More
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Hoarding Behavior: Anxious Response or Lazy Lifestyle?
June 21, 2010 .
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If you’ve done any channel surfing at all in the last year or so, you might have come across a couple of documentary shows (Hoarders on A&E; Hoarding, Buried Alive on TLC) featuring ... Read More
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Reasons We Self-Attack
June 14, 2010 .
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This is a continuation of last month’s article, “Are You Your Own Worst Enemy?” After learning to identify self-destructive behavior in ourselves, we can explore why ... Read More
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The Basics of Bullying and How to Stop It June 14, 2010 . 153 Comments
“All cruelty springs from weakness.” —Seneca, 4BC-AD65 There are those who say that bullying is behind all forms of violence, conflict, persecution, abuse, harassment, discrimination, ... Read More
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Offerings and Sacrifices: Honoring Our Ancestors Helps Us Give Thanks
June 9, 2010 .
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As a Yoruba priest, I frequently make offerings to the Orishas (divine spirits who guide our lives) and my ancestors. The type of offering varies, with the simplest being a white candle, ... Read More
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Anger 101 Part III: The Empty Chair
June 2, 2010 .
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The “empty chair” technique is one of my favorite anger tools to use with clients. When I first explain the idea and how it works, I tend to hear people say, “I don’t ... Read More
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Grieving an Acquired Disability
May 26, 2010 .
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The onset of disabling illness or physical or sensory impairment is often accompanied by complicated grief processes, including depression and posttraumatic stress disorder. These grief ... Read More
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Partners of Unemployed People: Take Care of Yourself
May 19, 2010 .
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Unemployment is a downright monster. Most often, we see a lot of support for the unemployed person who is building his or her resume, interviewing, networking, staying busy, and being positive. ... Read More
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Compromise in Couples: What Gets in the Way?
May 18, 2010 .
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Lots of people hope for compromise in their relationship. Compromise is great when it happens; there is an easy flow, and both partners feel happy with the results. Nobody feels like they ... Read More
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Foster Parenting: Surviving the Critical Point
May 17, 2010 .
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The dreams we have for our families and children are full of deep expectations, some stated but many unspoken. This is true for families that have biological children and also for families ... Read More
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LGBT Therapy: Choosing the Right Therapist
May 10, 2010 .
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The question often comes up among LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) people: should they see a gay therapist, or would they would be comfortable with a gay-friendly therapist? This ... Read More