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Are Men Really the More Promiscuous Sex?
July 4, 2013 .
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But in his new book, What Do Women Want?, New York Times journalist Dan Bergner argues that women might actually find monogamy more challenging than men—and studies backing this claim ... Read More
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Keeping Your Relationship Strong When Work Schedules Conflict
July 3, 2013 .
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In a world increasingly centered on a work culture, it can be nearly impossible to fit in quality time with your significant other. An ever-increasing list of chores, stressful jobs, and ... Read More
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PTSD and Prolonged Grief in Caregivers
July 2, 2013 .
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Palliative care is designed to provide comfort and peace to individuals facing terminal illness and end-of-life transitions. Caregivers who watch over someone in palliative care often get ... Read More
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Reality Therapy: Evaluating One’s Needs
July 1, 2013 .
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Created by Dr. William Glasser, reality therapy and its theoretical underpinning of choice theory provide a wonderful lens through which to help clients evaluate their needs. Individuals ... Read More
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What to Do If Your Partner Doesn’t Want to Get Married
June 28, 2013 .
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The pages of women’s magazines are filled with articles offering methods for encouraging men to propose marriage and entire websites are dedicated to increasing a person’s ... Read More
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I’m Impatient and Easily Irritated. Am I Depressed? June 28, 2013 . 212 Comments
When I first read your letter, I wondered if you had visited your personal physician for a checkup recently. I am not a physician, but I am aware that your irritation can be a symptom of ... Read More
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Why Do People Leave Therapy Prematurely?
June 27, 2013 .
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Premature termination with people in therapy happens with both seasoned and newly licensed therapists. In a study that talked about the therapeutic relationship and psychotherapy outcome, ... Read More
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Wounded Attachment: Relationships of Survivors of Childhood Sexual Assault
June 27, 2013 .
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In my work with adult survivors of sexual assault, I am beginning to notice a pattern of behavior that I have termed “wounded attachment.” The impact of childhood sexual assault has ... Read More
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Does IQ Influence Risk or Severity of PTSD? June 27, 2013 . 16 Comments
Most people have experienced trauma at some point in time. The nature of traumatic experiences varies by severity and frequency and also differs with respect to the effect they have on ... Read More
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The Psychological Effects of Natural Disasters
June 26, 2013 .
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Tornado season is well underway, initiated this year by the recent tornado in Moore, Oklahoma, but severe storms and natural disasters can happen at any time. These events leave residents ... Read More
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Childhood Sexual Abuse Increases Risk of Cancer in Adulthood June 26, 2013 . 6 Comments
It has been well established that adverse childhood experiences (ACE) result in negative outcomes. People who have experienced neglect, emotional abuse, domestic violence, childhood sexual ... Read More
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Identity: The Power of a Name
June 25, 2013 .
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A name, or identity, is a powerful thing. It is a descriptor that allows people to make quick judgments and assumptions about us. While we can understand the harm of assumptions, for the ... Read More