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Nature and Nurture: Effects on Friendships in Adolescence August 28, 2013 . 4 Comments
When choosing friends in childhood, many young people seem to gravitate toward peers with a history of delinquency or delinquent behavior. Delinquent peer affiliation (DPA) occurs most ... Read More
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Which Occupations Have the Highest Suicide Rates? August 27, 2013 . 7 Comments
Occupation can be a risk factor for suicide. In addition to psychological issues, poor physical health, and general life stress, the occupation that someone holds can present an additional ... Read More
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Relationship Fairness: What a 50/50 Balance Means
August 26, 2013 .
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In this day and age, people want equal relationships. We want to be treated fairly and share the responsibilities of our relationships. But an equitable, 50/50 relationship does not mean ... Read More
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Letting Go of Resentment and Anger As a Caregiver
August 22, 2013 .
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The work of caregivers is difficult, at best. This is particularly true for those who provide care before they start the workday and after they come home in the evening. I am often amazed ... Read More
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The Last Taboo: Breaking Down the Stigma of Depression
August 21, 2013 .
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The ignorance about mental health issues that continues to exist among otherwise intelligent individuals is perplexing. In today’s modern world, with continuously increasing tolerance ... Read More
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When Walking Away Is Standing Your Ground
August 21, 2013 .
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You’ve probably seen videos of big, furious guys going after little guys. It doesn’t look like a fair fight at first, but there can be surprises—and sometimes the little guys win. ... Read More
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Women and Virginity: Preparing for the First Time
August 20, 2013 .
51 Comments
Most of my blogs over the years have been written for people who are already sexually active and have experience with pivi (penis-in-vagina intercourse). Today I’m going to address young ... Read More
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When Did You Become Unforgivable?
August 19, 2013 .
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I see many people who struggle with self-esteem issues. In fact, self-esteem issues and depression almost always occur together. Which one causes the other is not always clear, but the ... Read More
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What Tool Most Effectively Measures Symptoms of Bulimia? August 16, 2013 . 5 Comments
Bulimia nervosa is an eating issue that can be assessed using a variety of diagnostic tools. Because there are many different measures to evaluate bulimia, some researchers believe that ... Read More
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My Girlfriend’s Depression Is Bringing Me Down. I Feel Helpless! August 16, 2013 . 79 Comments
It sounds like you have been a tremendous source of love, strength, and support for your girlfriend in her battle with depression. That takes incredible patience and compassion, but it ... Read More
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Secondary Trauma: A Therapist’s Guide
August 14, 2013 .
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My mom has worked as a nurse for over 30 years. I remember she would sometimes come home from work and talk about how she had had a doctor or nurse as a patient that day. She would always ... Read More
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My Insecure Girlfriend Is Possessive and Controlling. Should I Leave? August 9, 2013 . 108 Comments
Does this song sound familiar? “Every Breath You Take” by The Police: Every breath you take Every move you make Every bond you break Every step you take I’ll be watching ... Read More
