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Part II: Source Energy Optimizes Life – Soul Energy Exchange (S.E.X.) February 15, 2012 . 4 Comments
After 5 years of sobriety, in 1985, I began to notice a pattern in my sexual relationships: Even if I really liked someone, I couldn’t go more than 3 months before my attraction to them ... Read More
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Ativan and Drug-Assisted Interviews January 19, 2012 . No Comments
Episodes of amnesia are common with many psychiatric disorders. Intense anxiety or guilt can generate mental blockages, protecting the individual from stressful memories or ideas. Traumatic ... Read More
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Illness-Related Depression in Parents May Disrupt Family Functioning January 13, 2012 . 8 Comments
Parents who struggle with a chronic illness are at increased risk for mental health challenges, particularly depression. Adults with multiple sclerosis (MS), a degenerative neurological ... Read More
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New Year’s Resolutions and Addiction: The Strength of Weakness January 4, 2012 . 4 Comments
I just read in a newspaper article that health clubs see a nice jump in membership at this time of year, due to all those New Year’s resolutions to lose weight. Of course, many new members ... Read More
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Creating New Year’s Aspirations January 3, 2012 . 5 Comments
Resolutions are a popular topic at this time of the year, and with predictions that the year 2012 may be our last (if the ancient Mayan calendar is to be believed!), perhaps a greater number ... Read More
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The Courage to Connect: Therapy and Sex Addiction December 16, 2011 . 8 Comments
Last month I discussed the dilemma of a psychologically wounded person who feels torn between a yearning to get his deepest needs met – a need for connection, safety and love – and ... Read More
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Self-Esteem Influences How We Perceive Our Failures November 15, 2011 . 11 Comments
Failure is a part of life. How an individual perceives their failure gives an indication of their overall sense of well-being and adjustment. Reflecting on past failures through imagery ... Read More
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Adolescents with “Funnel Chest” May Experience Psychological Distress November 10, 2011 . 13 Comments
Funnel chest is a term used to describe the medical condition known as Pectus excavatum (PE), a deformity of the chest wall that occurs in one of every thousand children. “It is well ... Read More
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Reduces Shame in Substance Users November 8, 2011 . 7 Comments
Shame is an emotion that is exhibited by many people with addictions and substance use issues. “Shame is also the emotional core of self-stigma, which has been associated with treatment-seeking ... Read More
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Part II: Should You Attend a Friend’s Wedding Even If Your Heart Says “No”? August 11, 2011 . 45 Comments
If you remember from last month, Ellen had to decide about attending her friend Robin’s wedding, to be held in a far away resort- it would be a lot of fun, but Ellen didn’t have enough ... Read More
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In Case of Emergency: Seeking Help When a Loved one Struggles with Addiction August 5, 2011 . 10 Comments
I’m returning once more to the issue of living with a friend or family member who is struggling with addiction. First, let me thank again those of you who take the time to read these ... Read More
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Signs of Depression in Loved Ones and Children & Teens July 28, 2011 . 14 Comments
Depression seems to be more apparent than it may have ever been. I do not have exact statistics with ages, gender, socioeconomic status and how depression has changed, but I do not think ... Read More