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Who’s Taking Care of the Caretaker?
The other day I was supposed to meet a dear old friend. The last few times we had plans, she canceled last minute because her mother, now 86, needed something. I understood, of course. ... Read More
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Parental Influence: Telling Adult Children What to Do
Megan doesn’t want her daughter to be a theater major in college. Tim doesn’t think his son’s about-to-be fiancée is right for him. Samantha doesn’t want her son to join the Peace ... Read More
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I’m OK, You’re Not OK … and That’s Perfectly OK
Have you ever been in a situation where you’re in a good mood, but then you talk to a friend who’s not doing so well and suddenly you feel conflicted? You want to support your friend, ... Read More
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The Stages of a Relationship (and the Purposes They Serve)
Many people believe that if you meet the right person and fall in love, you are meant to be with this person. That there won’t be anything you will ever want to change about them. That ... Read More
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Practice Generosity for a Loving and Compassionate Heart
“I slept and dreamt that life was joy. I awoke and saw that life was service. I acted and behold, service was joy.” —Rabindranath Tagore One of the ways we come into balance and connection ... Read More
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3 Steps to Unburdening Yourself from Perfectionist Thoughts
Perfectionism is one of those things that carry both positive and negative qualities, making it a tricky and complicated issue to understand. If you are detail-oriented or want the best ... Read More
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4 Benefits of Sharing Your Smile or a Laugh
Have you ever busted out in good, hearty laughter for a couple of minutes and then felt a rush of blissful joy? You know the kind of laugh we’re talking about; the one where you have ... Read More
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Should Therapists Use Skype for Web-Based Therapy?
In the Showtime series Web Therapy, Lisa Kudrow plays a narcissistic therapist who administers questionable therapy over the Internet. Life often imitates art, and web-based therapy is ... Read More
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Want Better Sex? Put the Senses in Sensuality
Sex sells. Sex sells vacations, music, perfume, clothing, even salad dressing with both covert and overt sexual messages. Sex also sells products that will supposedly help us become sexier, ... Read More
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Does Your Mood Change with the Seasons?
Fall and winter bring cooler nights and darker mornings. Along with the temperature and light changes, many people are also dealing with back-to-school changes for themselves or their children. ... Read More
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Suicide Prevention: How to Help Someone with Suicidal Thoughts
When it was revealed that actor/comedian Robin Williams took his own life in early August 2014, millions of people were in shock. For Williams’ family, friends, and fans alike, the ... Read More
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3 Steps to Healing Trauma that Everyone Should Know
Most people have had a traumatic experience of some kind. While many of us learn to cope and be resilient in the face of trauma, others may become overwhelmed. Trauma is an overwhelming ... Read More
