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4 Big Ways We Can Change Mental Health Care in America
January 27, 2015 .
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When President Obama addressed the nation in his January 2015 State of the Union speech, he made only two vague references to mental health, despite it being an issue that impacts millions ... Read More
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Dr. Drew, Dr. Phil, and ‘Rehab TV’ Draw Therapists’ Ire
March 12, 2013 .
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The recent news that troubled country singer Mindy McCready took her own life has thrust the debate about the efficacy and ethics of “rehab” television shows and the people ... Read More
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Our Time Is Up: Ending the Therapeutic Relationship November 28, 2012 . 27 Comments
You entered therapy feeling broken, lonely, anxious, dissatisfied with your relationships and your career. Now you feel whole and healthy; your relationships have improved, and you’ve ... Read More
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Seeing Fireworks? Perhaps You’ve Found the Love of Your Life
September 24, 2012 .
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Well, maybe not real fireworks. But according to MeiMei Fox—a speaker, depth psychotherapy life coach, and author of a recent article—feeling as if fireworks are exploding is one of ... Read More
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Why Divorce Hurts September 14, 2012 . 156 Comments
The pain of divorce is often unbearable. The experience can be so awful that you wonder whether it would have been easier to stay married or even to be dealing with some other horrific ... Read More
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Gendlin’s View of Human Being: Interaction First September 7, 2012 . 9 Comments
My last piece on focusing ended with a definition of felt sensing as a “temporary wave, from the sea of being” (Madison, G.). What is meant by a temporary wave from the sea of being? It ... Read More
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Motivated by Fear: Exploring How Negative Feedback Influences Performance August 29, 2012 . 8 Comments
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
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Who Is Most Likely to Drop Out of Therapy and Why? August 9, 2012 . 23 Comments
A client that drops out of therapy is one who does not complete the recommended course of treatment. Many therapeutic approaches, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, do not have a specific ... Read More
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Can Social Anxiety Be Caused by a Nutritional Deficiency?
August 9, 2012 .
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If you don’t get the right nutrients, your body won’t function to the best of its ability. Some general health conditions can be linked to nutritional deficiency, but it’s up for ... Read More
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‘Stopping at the Buzz’: How to Control Your Drinking
August 2, 2012 .
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In my practice as an addiction psychologist, it’s probably the most common question I encounter; when it comes right down to it, it’s what most people who are struggling ... Read More
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‘Bad’ Kid or ‘Bad’ Behavior and How It Shapes a Child’s Self-Esteem
July 30, 2012 .
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I was talking with a new client and he was telling me about his temper when he gets mad and what consequences he receives. As he was talking, he stated, “when I’m bad…” and ... Read More
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How Art Therapy Supports Trauma Recovery
July 25, 2012 .
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“It is so difficult to put the complexities of the trauma recovery process into words—artwork does this much better!” – Joan Turkus, M.D. Posttraumatic stress (PTSD) is a condition ... Read More
