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The Effects of Parental Involvement on Self-Confidence and Self-Esteem
July 16, 2013 .
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When parental involvement is limited, children typically receive scant mirroring or encouragement. They have no one reflecting back to them that they are worthwhile, admirable, or interesting. ... Read More
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Stop and Think: A Useful Strategy for Cognitive Performance with ADHD July 15, 2013 . 3 Comments
Research has shown that people with attention deficit hyperactivity (ADHD) have cognitive and functioning deficits. They often have high levels of impulsivity and low levels of task attention. ... Read More
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Making Peace with Money
July 15, 2013 .
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“I am indeed rich, since my income is superior to my expenses, and my expenses are equal to my wishes.” —Edward Gibbon Self-love, self-respect, and self-compassion are all helpful ... Read More
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Alternatives to Electroconvulsive Therapy
July 11, 2013 .
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Electroconvulsive therapy, sometimes called shock treatment, has been the subject of controversy for generations. Decades ago, ECT was sometimes administered involuntarily, but current ... Read More
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How Advertisements Targeting Women Undermine Body Image
July 10, 2013 .
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Women face overwhelming pressure to meet an often unrealizable “beauty” ideal. The result is that 80% of women report being unhappy with their appearance, and three-quarters of all ... Read More
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Breaking the Cycle of Self-Judgment
July 8, 2013 .
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Choices have consequences. Seems obvious, right? Choose well and we get to enjoy the positive consequences. Choose poorly and we usually suffer the negative consequences. Often the consequences—good ... Read More
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Why Can’t My Therapist and I Be Friends?
July 5, 2013 .
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On more than one occasion, previous clients have asked if we could remain friends during or after our therapy sessions. While I could envision being friends with some of my previous clients ... Read More
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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