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The Self-Portrait as a Form of Therapy December 13, 2013 . 10 Comments
Is it so strange to want to chronicle and capture your changing visage through the years in the form of artistically altered photographs? There has been a lot of conversation in recent ... Read More
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Scrutinizing the ‘Selfie’: Self-Confidence or Self-Obsession? December 3, 2013 . 10 Comments
Celebrities do it, regular folks of all ages do it, and several articles and blog posts have been written discussing and analyzing the fascinating trend that is the selfie. It’s a word ... Read More
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Five Ways to Keep Social Media from Impacting Your Self-Esteem November 15, 2013 . 8 Comments
Because technology looms around us, it has become a central part of how we communicate with friends, family, and even strangers. Communication goes beyond verbal or written messages; it ... Read More
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Negative Self-View Predicts Both Depression and Mania September 11, 2013 . 3 Comments
Negative self-views and self-appraisals are commonly associated with depressive symptoms. Individuals with major depression, as well as those with depression related to bipolar, often experience ... Read More
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When Did You Become Unforgivable? August 19, 2013 . 11 Comments
I see many people who struggle with self-esteem issues. In fact, self-esteem issues and depression almost always occur together. Which one causes the other is not always clear, but the ... Read More
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Are You Being Manipulated? Keys to Hidden Aggression March 22, 2013 . 75 Comments
We all engage in manipulation from time to time. When your boss asks you what you thought of his or her terrible presentation and you render lavish praise, you’re concealing your ... Read More
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Disability and Traumatic Shame: A Way Out March 18, 2013 . 18 Comments
Many who live with disabilities are burdened by a chronic sense of shame that can be as difficult to live with as the actual disability. Shame is not the same as guilt. Shame is persistent ... Read More
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Negative Self-Beliefs: Are You a ‘Beaten Dog’? February 27, 2013 . 9 Comments
Are you a “beaten dog”? Rest assured, I’m not calling anyone names here. But have you been kicked around, treated like nothing, and hurt? Do you not feel loved unless you are treated ... Read More
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Is Shyness the Silent Relationship Killer? February 25, 2013 . 12 Comments
According to the results of a recent study, shyness can be a killjoy in relationships. Sarah L. Tackett of the School of Family Life at Brigham Young University in Utah recently led a study ... Read More
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What’s Draining Your Sexual Energy? January 18, 2013 . 3 Comments
Don’t wait for trouble to set in when it comes to the enriching elements of your life, such as sensuality and sexuality. Often, we are draining ourselves of the essence in our sexual, ... Read More
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The Effects of Sexism on Women’s Body Image January 9, 2013 . 10 Comments
Sexism is overtly exhibited in nearly every aspect of modern society. Women and adolescent girls, in particular, are especially likely to experience the deleterious effects of sexism. Whether ... Read More
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What Causes Jealousy? December 16, 2012 . 21 Comments
In the spectrum of human emotions, jealousy is almost certainly one of the most complex, frustrating, and uncomfortable. This cocktail of anger, sadness, suspicion, and envy can destroy ... Read More