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Experiential Theory: Psychotherapy’s Well-Kept Secret March 13, 2012 . 7 Comments
“This is a healing. I haven’t allowed myself to heal. I didn’t understand it. I mean I heard what people said when they said this, but I didn’t understand it – until now.” – ... Read More
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The Pendulum of Grieving March 1, 2012 . 14 Comments
The idea of there being stages of grief has been greatly popularized and accepted over the last few decades. It is an idea that gives us perspective on our grief, like the red dotted line ... Read More
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Understanding the Brain’s Tendency to Manufacture Information
February 28, 2012 .
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Did you know that your brain regularly fills in for missing information, much of the time without your even knowing that this is going on? It’s one of the marvelous little efficiencies ... Read More
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Healing Through Expressive Arts Therapy February 16, 2012 . 5 Comments
There are many different paths one can take to healing through Expressive Arts Therapy. Let’s begin by looking at a major component of this process, which is allowing the creative ... Read More
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The Unexpected Gifts of Trauma February 1, 2012 . 14 Comments
Traumatic experiences and the trauma healing process can expose the shrapnel from what feels like perpetually open wounds. Time lost to history and recovery, missed opportunities, broken ... 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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Age Matters in the Therapeutic Relationship January 30, 2012 . 4 Comments
A strong therapeutic bond is imperative in order to achieve a successful outcome in psychotherapy. This bond must begin with the initial intake session. Research indicates that clients ... Read More
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The Externalization of Trauma: A View of PTSD Symptoms as Healthy December 7, 2011 . 6 Comments
Individuals who are “symptomatic” of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may seem sick, crazy, or irrational. They might appear dissociative, clinically depressed, anxious, highly ... Read More
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Adolescents’ Turning Points Turn Out To Provide Positive Benefits – December 6, 2011 . 1 Comment
Turning points are life experiences that permanently change the course of one’s life. The death of a parent, a divorce, or even a geographical move are all examples of turning points ... 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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How Do Depression and Attachment Affect Emotional Disclosure? November 13, 2011 . 9 Comments
Sharing emotional experiences, or engaging in emotional disclosure, can be a cathartic process, resulting in reductions in stress, anxiety and tension. “In an opposite manner, the active ... Read More
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Therapeutic Immediacy Shows Promise in Two Case Studies November 12, 2011 . 9 Comments
Therapeutic immediacy (TI) is a term used to encompass any discussion between a client and therapist during a session. The therapeutic alliance formed between the two parties as a result ... Read More
