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School Counselors Do Whatever It Takes to Provide Play Therapy October 9, 2012 . 5 Comments
Play therapy is widely recognized as an effective therapeutic approach for children who are unable or unwilling to communicate their psychological distress. Elementary-aged children represent ... Read More
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Addressing Borderline Personality with Antidepressants October 4, 2012 . No Comments
A study sponsored by the University of Chicago will test the effectiveness of Lexapro (escitalopram), a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), in the treatment of borderline personality ... Read More
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Does Reality TV Influence Our Perception of Romance? October 4, 2012 . 8 Comments
Reality television programs are anything but real. Shows that depict romantic relationships or the pursuit thereof—such as The Bachelor and Real Housewives—reveal fantasy lives filled ... Read More
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The Culture of ‘Hooking Up’ and Depression Among Teens October 3, 2012 . 10 Comments
The term “hook up” is one modern way individuals, especially young people, refer to casual-sex encounters. Teenagers who are sexually active, but not in romantic relationships, may ... Read More
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Asperger’s Syndrome and Emotional Intelligence October 2, 2012 . 28 Comments
This is the second in a series of articles designed to explore some of the issues and concerns that arise around what is currently called Asperger’s syndrome, which will soon be incorporated ... Read More
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Why Are Familiar Faces Unfamiliar to People with Schizophrenia? September 28, 2012 . 12 Comments
Some of the symptoms of schizophrenia include delusions, mood fluctuations, and impaired social functioning. One of the reasons social interactions are challenging for people with schizophrenia ... Read More
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How Accurate Are Parental Reports Regarding Children’s Emotional States? September 26, 2012 . 11 Comments
One of the most common methods for assessing the behavioral and emotional state of a child is a parental report. This type of evaluation usually comprises a parent’s observation and evaluation ... Read More
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The Impact of Childhood Abuse on Women’s Adult Relationships September 25, 2012 . 258 Comments
Children who have been victims of maltreatment can develop emotion regulation problems that affect many areas of their lives. Some survivors of abuse can experience symptoms of posttraumatic ... Read More
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Managing Your Emotions Through Dialectical Behavior Therapy September 24, 2012 . 9 Comments
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a comprehensive, evidence-based treatment approach used to treat individuals with a wide variety of issues, including relationship conflict, anxiety, ... Read More
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Seeing Fireworks? Perhaps You’ve Found the Love of Your Life
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Well, maybe not real fireworks. But according to MeiMei Fox—a speaker, depth psychotherapy life coach, and author of a recent article—feeling as if fireworks are exploding is one of ... Read More
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Can Intimacy Be Bought? September 14, 2012 . 19 Comments
The oldest profession in the world has undergone a makeover in recent years. Although subtle, the changes to prostitution are having ripple effects. The business that used to be marketed ... Read More
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Conflict with Friends and Family Impairs Teens’ Social Functioning September 14, 2012 . 5 Comments
It is normal for adolescents to conflict with family members, especially parents. In fact, this transition from obedient, caring, and emotionally attached child to sometimes distant, moody, ... Read More
