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Banishing Holiday Stress November 30, 2010 . 3 Comments
What is it about the holidays that causes more stress than fun? Why are women more susceptible to stress during the holidays? How can women not only survive the holidays, but actually enjoy ... Read More
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Thanksgiving Ushers in Holiday Season, Holiday Stress November 26, 2010 . 11 Comments
Depression, stress, and anxiety lead people to find a therapist or counselor at all times of the year. But emotional triggers and stressful tasks and obligations are especially close-packed ... Read More
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College Students Face Soaring Psychological Stress November 24, 2010 . 10 Comments
Certainly the college experience can be a lot of fun: parties, new friends, travel abroad, extracurriculars, and even some exciting classes. But to anyone who has experienced college and ... Read More
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Promoting Wellness at Work: Everyone Wins November 23, 2010 . 10 Comments
Workplace wellness programs were really gaining some momentum before the economy hit its rough patch in 2008. But new a new study shows that, even in tough economic times, such programs ... Read More
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Enjoying or Surviving the Holidays November 19, 2010 . 5 Comments
I recently heard someone say that his goal at the holidays is to put the fun in dysfunctional family. Families and holidays are stress points for many of us. We have a wealth of TV Christmas ... Read More
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Holiday Happiness: It’s a Choice! November 19, 2010 . 2 Comments
Do you dread the holiday season? Have you had a history of holiday events that have left you feeling angry, hurt and lonely? When you think about spending time with your family are you ... Read More
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The Stress of Distraction: Cultivating Mental Calm November 18, 2010 . 17 Comments
It’s not uncommon for a person to seek counseling because they feel overrun, worn down, stressed and unhappy. Many of the factors explored in therapy have to do with relationships, past ... Read More
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Exploring Stress: Do We Really Understand Its Role? November 14, 2010 . 5 Comments
Stress is bad for you, mentally, emotionally, and physically. This is a commonly held belief today, within the world of therapists and counselors and in the general public, and there’s ... Read More
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Presenteeism: Going To Work When You’re Not “All There” November 11, 2010 . 24 Comments
Absenteeism in the workplace is straightforward: staying home sick when you’re unwell, stressed, or otherwise not in great shape. But what is presenteeism? This buzzword is on the rise ... Read More
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The Mental Health Ripple Effect: Meeting the Needs of All Involved November 10, 2010 . 4 Comments
When a person serves as a caregiver for their loved one, they are taking on not only the daily care of that person, but also a certain level of personal sacrifice and weight within their ... Read More
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Stress Awareness Day: How Open Are Employers? November 8, 2010 . 7 Comments
Stress is an increasingly common mental health concern, yet employees are afraid to admit to their bosses that they’re feeling over-taxed. November 3 was Stress Awareness Day in England, ... Read More
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Disordered Eating and Emotions: What Recovery Really Means November 8, 2010 . 7 Comments
When I write articles for GoodTherapy.org, I usually write about my views on recovery from disordered eating and body image concerns, and about things I’ve learned from my professional ... Read More