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Feminist Therapy: Is It Still Needed Today? April 20, 2012 . 11 Comments
Many people agree that women have come a long way in regard to equal rights. Some even argue that women are completely equal to men and deny that sexism still exists. Others are appalled ... Read More
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Examining the Risks to Attorneys Working with Traumatized People April 16, 2012 . 3 Comments
Individuals who have experienced or witnessed traumatic events, such as domestic violence, sexual abuse, rape, and murder often find themselves in legal proceedings. The attorneys who work ... Read More
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Workplace Bullying Among Nurses April 5, 2012 . 13 Comments
Nurses are vital to our health-care system. There is already a shortage of nurses, and the nurses who are employed full-time are usually overburdened with excessive responsibilities and ... Read More
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Are Gifted Couples More Satisfied Than Nongifted Couples? April 4, 2012 . 6 Comments
According to a recent study conducted by Kristin M. Perrone-McGovern of the Department of Counseling Psychology at Teachers College at Ball State University in Indiana, married couples ... Read More
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Does Branch of Service Influence Risk for Psychological Problems in Veterans? March 29, 2012 . 8 Comments
With the wars in the Middle East coming to an end, there will be a dramatic increase in the number of veterans returning from Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) and Operation Iraqi Freedom ... Read More
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BRIDGE Bridges the Gap Between Students and Success in Urban Schools March 26, 2012 . 5 Comments
Children who are enrolled in public schools in low-income communities are at a disadvantage both academically and psychologically. These children experience elevated rates of mental health ... Read More
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Self-Objectification in Women Impairs Cognitive Functioning March 19, 2012 . 12 Comments
Modern society conveys the idea that women should strive to be thin. Media have spent decades instilling this belief into popular culture, and many women try desperately to reach this unrealistic ... Read More
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Daylight Savings Time Is Costing Businesses Productivity March 6, 2012 . 6 Comments
Daylight Savings Time (DST) was created to save energy globally. However, over the past decade, it has become a topic of debate among politicians, businesses, and citizens in many countries ... Read More
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The Psychological Consequences of Eldercare Abuse and Financial Exploitation March 2, 2012 . 7 Comments
Eldercare maltreatment is a societal problem that often goes unaddressed. Financial exploitation is another act that is committed against the elderly, specifically, older individuals who ... Read More
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Family and Work Influence Psychologists’ Overall Life Satisfaction February 29, 2012 . 5 Comments
Many studies have examined how family life can affect work (FWC) and how work can affect family life (WFC). But few studies have looked closely at how the overall life satisfaction of psychologists ... Read More
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Online Mindfulness Program Reduces Workplace Stress February 28, 2012 . 6 Comments
Highly stressful workplace environments can negatively impact employees, both physically and emotionally. Workplace stress has been linked to elevated blood pressure, increased risk for ... Read More
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Excerpt from a Therapy Session: Panic Attacks While Driving February 28, 2012 . 7 Comments
Therapist: Tell me a little about yourself: Client: I’m a 32–year-old male, software engineer, living in Los Angeles. I’ve never been to therapy before, this is my first time. Therapist: ... Read More