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Do Men and Women Have Different Sexual Fantasies?
July 23, 2012 .
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According to a recent article, men spend a bit more time fantasizing about sex than women do. However, contrary to what some people believe, based on the results of a study conducted by ... Read More
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Relapse Prevention in Bipolar II Disorder: The Role of Prozac July 10, 2012 . 1 Comment
Bipolar disorder actually refers to a group of mental health conditions that feature alternating and unpredictable mood states. These conditions are sometimes referred to in terms of the ... Read More
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What Horses Have to Do with EMDR and Trauma Recovery: The EquiLateral Protocol July 9, 2012 . 7 Comments
As you may know, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is a research- and evidence-based therapy created by Francine Shapiro, Ph.D., over 20 years ago. An integrative model, ... Read More
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Ritalin and Fatigue in Cancer Patients July 5, 2012 . 5 Comments
People battling cancer often experience fatigue and low energy levels, despite getting adequate rest. Fatigue is one of the largest negative impacts on a cancer patient’s quality of life. ... Read More
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One Size Doesn’t Fit All When It Comes to Treatment July 3, 2012 . 13 Comments
I first met Albert Ellis, the founder of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), about 35 years ago. Soon after I became an Associate Fellow and a Supervisor with the Albert Ellis Institute ... Read More
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Past Experiences Influence Therapeutic Alliance June 26, 2012 . 6 Comments
One of the primary goals of successful therapy is the formation of a meaningful and strong therapeutic alliance. This bond between the therapist and client is essential for creating an ... Read More
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The Delicate Balance of Religion and Therapy June 26, 2012 . 8 Comments
Religion has been shown to be a stabilizing factor for mental well-being. Research has demonstrated that people who have religious beliefs tend to have better mental health, physical health, ... Read More
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Understanding the Journey of Self-Actualization
June 20, 2012 .
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We all have dreams and goals in life starting at a young age. Some of us want to sing for a living, others want to become teachers, and some want to become veterinarians. We have the desire ... Read More
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Art Therapy as a Treatment for Depression
June 19, 2012 .
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Depression can be challenging. If you have experienced it, then you know that the most basic tasks can become excruciating and leave you feeling apathetic and drained of your willpower. ... Read More
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Can Child Molesters Ever Be Rehabilitated? June 15, 2012 . 90 Comments
While the terms “pedophile” and “child molester” are often used interchangeably, they do not mean the same thing. A pedophile is a person who is attracted to ... Read More
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Paxil and Personality: A Complex Relationship June 12, 2012 . No Comments
When assessing a patient for major depressive disorder (MDD) and choosing the most appropriate course of treatment, personality type is a major consideration. Research has demonstrated ... Read More
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Ten Complementary Therapies That Can Help Children
May 28, 2012 .
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I am frequently asked what the best complementary or alternative therapies for kids are. This is a broad and potentially complex question, with appropriate courses of treatment depending ... Read More
