Sensitivity to Critiscism

Robert woke up grumpy. Why shouldn’t he? He and Evelyn went round and round ’til past 1 a.m., not resolving the issue even at that late hour, and they went to bed in a grouchy mood. ... Read More

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

Relationships, whether romantic or platonic, rely on effective communication. Unfortunately, this is a skill that doesn’t always come easily and can be a challenge with those to whom ... Read More

One of the most critical components of a close friendship is support. Friends rely on each other to be there during stressful times and to support one another during emotional and physical ... Read More

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

Disagreements are natural parts of relationships. When two people come together in an intimate union, they bring with them varying habits, personalities, and beliefs. Inevitably, these ... Read More

Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed form of cancer among women throughout the world. This life-changing diagnosis can lead to significant changes both emotionally and physically. ... Read More

This article is the second installment in a two-part series. To read the first article, please click here. As I worked in therapy with each of them, we began to explore family and peer ... Read More

“I’ve been suffering for years,” Marcelle said. “When I tell Andrew that he’s hurt my feelings, he gets angry. Can you imagine that? What kind of human being gets angry when he ... Read More

Many people, but primarily young, educated, Western women, struggle to sustain a positive body image—for a multitude of reasons that have been discussed in previous posts. Often a negative ... Read More

For adult children, going home for the holidays may be problematic. While it can be wonderful to see parents, siblings, and extended family, it can also be an occasion that brings up old, ... Read More

Approximately 10 to 15 percent of teenagers experience anxiety issues. But a new study hopes to be able to offer options for treating this problem. Researchers at Oxford University believe ... Read More