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Can Stress Be Contagious? March 26, 2018 . No Comments
Have you ever noticed that when someone close to you is stressed, it feels like their stress is contagious? There are a number of not-so-surprising reasons we are attuned to the stress ... Read More
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Understanding and Overcoming Emotional Barriers to Weight Loss March 23, 2018 . 1 Comment
How many of us struggle with weight loss, frustrated when we achieve less than our desired results? Assuming you have ruled out possible medical causes contributing to difficulty with weight ... Read More
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Living with Political Stress in an Increasingly Polarized Society March 22, 2018 . 1 Comment
Over the past year, I have heard more and more therapists note that political stress is coming up more frequently in therapy. This seems to be a new trend, and it is not confined to the ... Read More
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Why Is It So Hard for Me to Say No? March 12, 2018 . 2 Comments
Dear GoodTherapy.org, I feel so strung out lately. I definitely consider myself a people-pleaser. I tend to go out of my way to make sure friends, family, and coworkers are happy, even ... Read More
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CARE: A Simple System for Dealing with Anxiety and Stress February 21, 2018 . 2 Comments
We are an “if only” society: “If only I were thinner, smarter, more popular, etc., then I’d be happy.” It’s easy to be tempted by this line of thinking. However, it’s not ... Read More
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The Benefits of Meditation for Stress Relief February 20, 2018 . 5 Comments
All of us experience periods of ups and downs, which tend to be compounded by the demands of modern living. Stress has become the norm rather than the exception for many of us, and its ... Read More
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Are You a Graduate Student? Feeling Stressed? Counseling Can Help! February 10, 2018 . 2 Comments
With greater access to treatment, more people find they can take on the monumental venture of earning a degree. Yet once they are in school, their risk of mental health problems increases. ... Read More
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How to Hold on to Healing in Times of Stress January 23, 2018 . 5 Comments
When you look back on your journey toward well-being, you’re excited to see the fruits of your labor. You can cope with distress, your relationships are thriving, and you’re enjoying ... Read More
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Study: Survey Data May Overstate People’s Negative Emotions January 5, 2018 . 1 Comment
People may overstate their negative emotions in surveys, according to research published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Studies that rely on self-reports present ... Read More
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How Radical Acceptance Can Help You This Holiday Season—and Beyond December 19, 2017 . No Comments
The holidays can be a very stressful time of year. Increased commitments, holiday parties, shopping for gifts, and traveling to visit relatives can all grate on our nerves as we feel overextended ... Read More
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’Tis the Season to Be Mindful: Manage the Holidays with Less Stress December 13, 2017 . 6 Comments
Holidays can bring a ton of stress. Maybe you’re feeling pressured by the thought of family visiting, of all the cooking and shopping, or expectations for the “perfect” holiday. Or ... Read More
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5 Keys to a Stress-Free Holiday Season December 8, 2017 . 3 Comments
For many people, the holiday season is a wonderful time of year. Although the holidays can bring great joy, they come with a lot of potential stressors that can put a damper on the season. ... Read More