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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
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How to Avoid Letting Social Anxiety Strain Your Relationship
It is quite common to fall in love with someone who possesses qualities that balance out your own. The phrase “opposites attract” describes exactly that. There are many ways in which ... Read More
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How Leaning Into Your Anxiety Can Help You Manage It
When people call my office looking for relief from their anxiety, I explain that we all experience anxiety from time to time because our bodies are wired for it. It’s a neurobiological ... Read More
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12 Secrets to Teaching Your Child How to Manage Their Emotions
Giving children coping skills for their emotions is one of the most important tasks of parenting. Children lacking these tools may blame others for how they feel or demonstrate how they’re ... Read More
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Sensate Focus: Getting Out of Your Head and Into Your Body During Sex
Sensate focus, developed by Masters and Johnson in the 1960s, is a technique that has been used by sex therapists for many years to help couples and individuals overcome a range of sexual ... Read More