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Authoritarian and Authoritative Parenting Styles: Which Is Best?
May 2, 2014 .
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People have their own unique style when it comes to parenting. It is not just about a set of rules; the style of parenting caregivers take on is a reflection of who they are, their culture, ... Read More
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Eye for an Eye, Tooth for a Tooth: Who Deserves Revenge?
April 30, 2014 .
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When I was in college, my friend Matt hit an old woman with his car and killed her. Every time he passes the street where she died, he remembers what happened and feels scared and sad. ... Read More
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Is It Depression If I Don’t Feel Sad?
April 29, 2014 .
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People think of depression as really bad sadness, but it’s actually much more complicated. To be diagnosed with depression, a person has to have several (but not all) of the symptoms ... Read More
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Is There a Better Way to Deal with Bad Memories?
April 29, 2014 .
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We all have at least one memory that makes us cringe, but some bad memories are more than just sources of embarrassment or mild grief. Bad memories can plague the mind, serving as a ready ... Read More
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5 Things You May Not Know about Multiple Sclerosis
April 28, 2014 .
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a progressive autoimmune disease that results in neurological impairment due to lesions on the myelin sheaths that cover nerve fibers and axons. About 400,000 ... Read More
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I Don’t Love My Husband Anymore. Is It Time for a Divorce? April 25, 2014 . 681 Comments
Before I jump straight to the heart of your question—to divorce or to not divorce—I’d like to take a moment and encourage you to consider some intermediate steps. What I hear you ... Read More
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Three Levels of Fear and What They Mean for Your Happiness
April 25, 2014 .
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Do you live in fear and anxiety? Do you think they protect you? They may—to a degree. The startle reflex is protective; if we happen to step in front of a moving car, we immediately jump ... Read More
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Five Ways Prejudice Affects Well-Being
April 24, 2014 .
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The ongoing dispute in Congress over a recent pay equality bill has reignited discussions about discrimination in the workplace. As political pundits debate the causes of discrimination, ... Read More
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Coming to Terms with Parents’ Feelings of Being Dishonored
April 23, 2014 .
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In many families, the belief that children must honor their parents is a given. It may be seen as a tenet of the family’s culture, religion, or may be so fundamental that it is experienced ... Read More
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What to Do When Your Partner Won’t Go to Therapy with You
April 22, 2014 .
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At least once a week, we get a call from someone who says, “I know our relationship needs work, but my partner won’t go to therapy with me. What can I do?” More often than not, when ... Read More
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When the Protector Needs Protecting: The Trauma of Protecting Others
April 20, 2014 .
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Editor’s note: This story contains sensitive material and descriptions of childhood abuse and trauma that may be triggering to some readers. My story focuses on two areas of trauma: ... Read More
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Is It Normal for Group Therapy to Mix Teens with Adults? April 18, 2014 . 8 Comments
Therapy groups are formed around a common interest to promote cohesiveness, a central factor in the strength of the group. Generally, this central factor includes common life experiences ... Read More