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Trauma Recovery: Unlinking Fear and Danger in the Brain
March 10, 2016 .
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“Why do I feel scared even when I’m not in danger?” This question, or something approximating it, is one of the most commonly asked by people seeking treatment for trauma, many of ... Read More
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Why Collaboration Is Essential in Mental Health Care
March 10, 2016 .
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A colleague of mine, a psychiatric nurse, was working alongside a psychiatrist who would often be insistent about his intention to change a patient’s medication regimen before they even ... Read More
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The Misunderstood Emotion: Getting to Know Your Anger
March 9, 2016 .
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Anger is a misunderstood emotion. Some people believe they’re not supposed to get angry. They think they should go to therapy to get rid of it. Often, a partner or parent has told them ... Read More
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Go Easy on Yourself: 5 Simple Ways to Boost Self-Compassion
March 8, 2016 .
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Self-compassion is one of those terms that has gained popularity of late but remains misunderstood by many. Self-compassion comes down to treating yourself as you would treat someone else ... Read More
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Orphaned in Adulthood: Grieving the Loss of Your Parents
March 4, 2016 .
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The death of a parent is a loss like no other. Our relationships with our parents shape the fiber of who we are. Without them in our lives, a significant piece of our identity may irrevocably ... Read More
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Cautionary Tales: Unconscious Stories That Undermine Therapy
March 3, 2016 .
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The process of psychotherapy is an unpredictable journey into the unconscious, one that offers surprising gifts and unexpected obstacles. The gifts are many: greater access to creativity, ... Read More
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Therapy for Transitions: Coming to Grips with Old Age
March 3, 2016 .
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In a previous article, we looked at the role initiation ceremonies play in a culture, and how they help us detach from an outgrown identity and move into one more highly adapted to the ... Read More
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Self-Esteem Growth: Stay True to Your Roots, Not Your Leaves
March 2, 2016 .
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If I asked whether you spend most of your day feeling cool and confident, you’d probably laugh at me, right? We’re all constantly working on knowing who we are and feeling OK about ... Read More
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‘I’ Messages: How Removing ‘You’ Can Change a Conversation
February 25, 2016 .
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Assertive communication is a style of speaking in which the goal is to take care of your needs while also showing the other party mutual respect. An important form of assertive communication ... Read More
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Transformative Grief, Part I: The Art of Bending and Breaking
February 24, 2016 .
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During a recent therapy session, I had a profound exchange with a man about how, months after the tragic loss of his sister, grief is changing him in ways that feel important and meaningful. There ... Read More
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More Than a Feeling: How Over-Identification Gets in the Way
February 23, 2016 .
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When was the last time you saw one of those charts that has a bunch of yellow, circular faces representing a variety of feelings? Elementary school? Perhaps it’s time to refresh yourself. Happy, ... Read More
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No Going Back After Divorce: 4 Steps to Release Your Regret
February 22, 2016 .
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When your life doesn’t go as planned, it’s natural to look back with regret. Experiences and time spent seem like a waste when you’re robbed of the opportunity to finish what you ... Read More
