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Shyness and Relationships: a Double-Edged Sword October 3, 2012 . 7 Comments
Shyness can be make social interactions moderately difficult for some people. For extremely shy people, socializing with other individuals can be excruciating. The worry and fear that come ... 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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Antidepressants for Major Depression and High Suicide Risk: Paxil vs. Wellbutrin September 13, 2012 . No Comments
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a mental health problem with both psychological and physical effects. Someone diagnosed with depression may have strong feelings of sadness or a loss ... Read More
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Gendlin’s View of Human Being: Interaction First September 7, 2012 . 9 Comments
My last piece on focusing ended with a definition of felt sensing as a “temporary wave, from the sea of being” (Madison, G.). What is meant by a temporary wave from the sea of being? It ... Read More
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Motivated by Fear: Exploring How Negative Feedback Influences Performance August 29, 2012 . 8 Comments
Fear can be a strong motivator. People who are afraid of living in poverty may be motivated to pursue any career option in order to avoid financial destitution. In a similar way, individuals ... Read More
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Are Psychologists Happy in Their Jobs? August 28, 2012 . 10 Comments
Psychologists are exposed to many stressors that could cause them to have a negative outlook on their careers. Dealing with long hours, extensive paperwork, and insurance companies can ... Read More