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Addiction to Cybersex and Internet Pornography February 23, 2012 . 15 Comments
I am getting asked more about cybersex and online pornography addiction from therapists. It seems to be a growing problem in their practices. I thought I would address some of the fundamentals ... Read More
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High Stress Levels in Parents of Adult Children with Mental Illness February 13, 2012 . 917 Comments
Any caregiver is likely to be vulnerable to stress. However, parents who care for a child with a serious mental illness (SMI) are at increased risk for adverse physical symptoms resulting ... Read More
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Calming the Emotional Chaos of Grief January 30, 2012 . 3 Comments
A death, divorce, illness, sudden unemployment, or any major loss can create chaos in your life. This emotional fracturing, as well as the practical aftershocks of dealing with estates, ... Read More
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Emotional Eating? HALT the BS January 11, 2012 . 4 Comments
We all, at one time or another, use food for soothing. Eating is a pleasurable experience. The problem lies in using food for comfort rather than dealing with our emotions because food ... Read More
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Does Natural Lighting Make Us More Productive? January 4, 2012 . 10 Comments
According to a new study, people who spend more time in natural lighting than in artificial lighting have increased productivity and alertness. Light directly influences the amount of melatonin ... Read More
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Emotional Perception Influences How People Cope with Defeat December 1, 2011 . 6 Comments
Feelings of psychological defeat are common symptoms of many mental health problems. In some research, psychological defeat has been linked to the onset of psychosis and other challenges. ... Read More
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Living With Frustration in a Relationship November 3, 2011 . 7 Comments
Many couples I work with come in with a large amount of stress and difficulty. The causes vary, but the behaviors people use to respond to the upset are often predictable. People who start ... Read More
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The Pursuit of Happiness: Internal or External? November 1, 2011 . 2 Comments
According to Randy P. Auerbach of Harvard Medical School, McLean Hospital, positive feelings and feelings of happiness are the result of intrinsic pursuits. “Intrinsically-motivated goals ... Read More
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Hyper-Masculinity in Gay & Bisexual Men Increases Psychological Distress October 27, 2011 . 18 Comments
“Gay and bisexual men experience numerous negative health conditions, including high rates of mental health problems,” said Beth N. Fischgrund of the Department of Psychiatry & ... Read More
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Part III: When Co-Dependents Are Identified in the Workplace October 20, 2011 . 10 Comments
Sometimes co-dependents may be identified by their behavior in the workplace. You may think that is impossible, because co-dependents tend to be good employees. They work harder than anyone ... Read More
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Should You Attend a Friend’s Wedding Even If Your Heart Says “No”? July 12, 2011 . 19 Comments
Yesterday Ellen walked into my office looking annoyed and confused. “I don’t know what to do. Robin invited me to her wedding and I don’t want to go, but I think I should. It’s ... Read More
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Panic May be Delayed after Stressful Event June 23, 2011 . 8 Comments
New research suggests that stressful events may cause delayed increase in panic symptoms. Because the effect of stress on panic symptoms has not been studied extensively, researchers wanted ... Read More