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Help! My Partner Is a Terrible Kisser
Dear GoodTherapy.org, A few months ago I started dating a woman who has a lot going for her—great personality, whip-smart, professionally accomplished, lots in common including music ... Read More
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How Can Befriending Our ‘Head Noise’ Diminish Anxiety and Depression?
Psychotherapy is swiftly changing, as are the people we serve. One new element is what we are learning in areas of trauma resolution, particularly methods similar to Somatic Experiencing®, ... Read More
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Just Say No to Saying ‘No’: Better Ways to Improve a Child’s Behavior
“[W]hen you’re little, your life is up. The future is up. Everything you want is up. ‘Wait up! Hold up! Shut up! Mom, I’ll clean up! Let me stay up!’ Parents, of course, ... Read More
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The Gifts of Buddhist Psychology in Western Psychotherapy
Mindfulness and meditation are two examples of Buddhist psychology that have been widely used to help people deal with a variety of mental health conditions, including mood and personality ... Read More
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Help! My Husband Snores Terribly and Refuses to Do Anything About It
Dear GoodTherapy.org, My husband and I have been married for 27 years. About 10 years ago, his snoring became intolerable, and they ran some tests and diagnosed him with sleep apnea. They ... Read More
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YouTube and Mental Health: An Interview with Kati Morton, LMFT
Over the past half decade, Kati Morton, LMFT has used social media to discuss mental health-related subjects with viewers from throughout the world. Eating issues and self-harm are often ... Read More
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The Value of Leisure in a Society That Prizes Activity
In our fast-paced society, leisure often gets a bad rap. Working long hours and being productive is glorified, regardless of the quality of work. Although self-care, too, is a fairly new ... Read More
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What Not to Say When Your Child Comes Out as Transgender
In my practice, I work with many people who are transgender. The ages of those I’ve worked with over the years range from 5 (yes, 5) to 65, and the single most common complaint I ... Read More
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Is Monogamy the Only Way? Exploring Common Myths About Nonmonogamy
In Western cultures, we tend to see romantic relationships as monogamous by default and any other relationship dynamic as a failure, especially if these relationships involve sexual or ... Read More
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Your Social Brain: Wired for Love and Connection
If asked what organ in the body is most instrumental for love and connection, what comes up? Do you automatically think brain? Well, you should. The brain may be the most exciting organ ... Read More
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Narcissism or Asperger’s? How to Tell the Difference
As a therapist working with people affected by someone else’s personality condition, I’m often asked the question, “How do I know if my partner is a narcissist or if they have Asperger’s?” ... Read More
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Making Peace with Reality: The Practice of Radical Acceptance
Have you noticed a general unease, anxiety, or agitation as you move through your days, with sudden bursts of more extreme rage or anxiety when certain things don’t go your way? Do ... Read More