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Singing the Menopause Blues
July 23, 2013 .
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Does menopause or a hysterectomy quash or quicken your sex life? This question applies not only to those of us who might face these, but also to the romantic partners who love and live ... Read More
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Forgiveness Is a Journey, Not a Destination
July 23, 2013 .
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Many years ago, I was betrayed by a friend I admired. If I had been asked to forgive her, my immediate answer would have been, “No.” But if someone had asked if I wanted to be free ... Read More
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What Does It Mean to Be a Good Listener?
July 22, 2013 .
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We like to think we are good listeners, but I’m smart enough to know that even I miss things. Being a good listener is more than just allowing the other person to speak and you being ... Read More
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Creative Healing: Frequently Asked Questions about How Art Therapy Works
July 22, 2013 .
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Art therapy is a specialized area of mental health that uses art materials and the creative process to explore emotions, reduce anxiety, increase self-esteem, and resolve other psychological ... Read More
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Insidious Symptom Onset Predicts Poorer Outcome in Schizophrenia July 19, 2013 . 3 Comments
One of the first signs of schizophrenia is a psychotic episode. Symptoms of psychosis can appear weeks, months, or even years before a psychotic episode requiring medical attention. Because ... Read More
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Unique Issues for Same-Sex Couples
July 18, 2013 .
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With gay rights making big advances, more gay couples are coming forth to dismantle the stereotype that their relationships are superficial and brief. The truth is they can be just as committed ... Read More
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Pulling Back the Curtain: A Story of Authenticity
July 18, 2013 .
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Last weekend I went to see the musical Wicked and found myself thinking about perception and self-acceptance. The show, based on a book of the same title, is the story of The Wizard of ... Read More
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Does Depression Slow You Down? July 17, 2013 . 5 Comments
According to a new study led by Panayotes Demakakos of the Department of Epidemiology and Public Health at University College London, older people with depression walk slower than their ... Read More
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Collage Therapy: Integrating the Gift of Loneliness
July 17, 2013 .
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“Paradoxically, the ability to be alone is the condition for the ability to love.” – Eric Fromm, The Art of Loving Self-Nurture through Self-Mirroring Finding a way to emotionally ... Read More
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How to Express Your Feelings in a Respectful Way
July 17, 2013 .
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People often tell me that they have problems maintaining calm and respectful communication with their partner even though they intended to. They start out fine, but can’t follow through ... Read More
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Is ‘Friending’ Your Ex on Facebook a Good Idea?
July 17, 2013 .
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An old high school classmate posed the question on his Facebook feed a few days ago: “Should we friend our exes on Facebook or is it equivalent to cheating?” Since couples therapy is ... Read More
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Five Ways Masturbation Could Hurt Your Relationship
July 16, 2013 .
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If you walked in on your partner masturbating, what do you think you would feel? Most people don’t ask themselves this question until it happens. They may assume that their partner has ... Read More