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7 Strategies to Jump-Start Your Motivation
We all have things we’d like to accomplish. However, many of us struggle at times in the pursuit of our goals. We lack motivation, have no energy to get started, or don’t know where ... Read More
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Help! My Teenage Daughter Hates Me
Dear GoodTherapy.org, My 16-year-old daughter thinks I’m evil. Anytime I try to use discipline, whether it’s asking her to help around the house or do her homework, I get attitude ... Read More
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How I Learned to Honor My Emotions and Support My Own Well-Being
This year, I chose to stay home over the holidays. I didn’t choose to stay home because I don’t love my family or because I didn’t want to see them. I chose to stay home for the ... Read More
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Putting Back Together the Pieces of a Broken Heart
One of life’s greatest joys can be connecting to another soul in what may sometimes feel like a lonely world. A good relationship can be a landing on which to fall when the inevitable ... Read More
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Coming of Age in Divisive Times: The Power of Fantasy and the Arts
The specific era in which a person begins to bridge the gap between childhood and adulthood doesn’t matter, relative to one prevailing fact: it is difficult. Volumes of the world’s ... Read More
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Supporting People with Service Animals: A Guide to Etiquette
In recent years, we may have witnessed service animals assisting humans more than ever before. Traditionally, we may be accustomed to observing someone who is blind or has a visibly noticeable ... Read More
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Yes Brain Parenting: An Interview with Dr. Dan Siegel
Editor’s note: Dr. Siegel will be presenting a continuing education web conference for GoodTherapy, titled “Meditation Practice for a Healthier Brain,” at 9 a.m. Pacific on May 10, ... Read More
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Is It Wrong for Me to Want to Date Younger Men?
Dear GoodTherapy.org, Hallelujah! I just retired at age 63 after four decades in the loan industry. I can’t wait to see what retirement holds for me. After my husband died in 2004, ... Read More
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Does Your Child Have Nightmares? Here’s How You Can Help
The dreaded nightmare. Your child wakes up in a sweat for the third night in a row, screaming, convinced there are monsters lurking, wanting to cause harm. You are left feeling helpless ... Read More
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How Autism Spectrum Parents Can Benefit from Couples Counseling
An autism diagnosis can be challenging for a family. Often, the people affected most are the couple who are parenting the child on the spectrum. When my own son was diagnosed in 2001, my ... Read More
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Why Do So Many Teenagers Struggle to Form Friendships?
“I have no friends,” said a recent high school sophomore during an emotional therapy session. She’s not alone—I hear it daily working with adolescent girls. As adults, we often ... Read More
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Grieve for Good: Honor a Loved One’s Memory by Moving Forward
When you are grieving the loss of a loved one, parent, or friend, your grief may take many different forms. It can be debilitating, causing your life to come to a screeching halt while ... Read More