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Talking in Circles? Get Communication Back on Track During a Fight
Conflict is an inevitable part of relationships. No two people see everything the same way, have carbon copy preferences, share identical temperaments, care equally about things, express ... Read More
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Narrative Therapy Tactics to Affirm Gender Identity and Expression
Sophia Dembling wrote, “One of the risks of being quiet is that the other people can fill your silence with their own interpretation: You’re bored. You’re depressed. You’re shy. ... Read More
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Emotional Regulation and Children, Part 2: Boundaries and Tantrums
Considering the outpouring of support and positive feedback I’ve received since my last article, “Emotional Regulation and Children: Tips for Caregivers,” I thought I would continue ... Read More
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How to Talk to Kids About Tragedies and Violence, and Other News
In the wake of terror attacks and acts of violence around the world—such as the white supremacy demonstrations in Charlottesville, Virginia, that led a man to plough a vehicle into a ... Read More
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Help! My Partner Doesn’t Seem to Like My Child
Dear GoodTherapy.org, I am a mother of one child, and I share custody of that child with her father. I’ve been divorced for seven years, and for the last two I’ve been seeing ... Read More
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Consensual BDSM versus Abuse: Guidelines for Couples Therapy
You consider yourself an open-minded therapist. As such, you feel ready to accept and understand almost anyone who walks through your office doors, whatever concern or issue they bring ... Read More
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The Benefits of Yoga for Trauma Treatment and Mind-Body Wellness
Eastern traditions have long recognized the importance of the mind-body connection for general wellness, and Western thought is beginning to follow suit. An increasing amount of research ... Read More
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Keeping Calm Amid Life’s Chaos: Find Your Inner Sanctuary
We’ve probably all had this experience: Life is rippling along like a sweet summer brook, and then a sudden storm of change shows up and disrupts the serenity. Old enemies we think ... Read More
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Talking for Better Sex: Understanding Your Partner’s Sexual Response
This article walks the reader through an imaginary sexual interaction between a couple working to overcome various challenges in order to connect. Throughout the story, the author will ... Read More
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Pet Owner Anxiety: The Challenges Associated with Loving a Pet
I recently experienced an increase in my anxiety related to the flood of emotions I have been navigating in dealing with my aging, ailing dog. Only half-jokingly, I told my colleague, “I ... Read More
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Strength in the Face of Adversity: Practicing Resilience in Daily Life
The term antifragile, developed by Nassim Nicholas Taleb, refers to the idea some things actually gain from disorder. The book explores different areas where antifragility can occur, including ... Read More
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How Do I Get My Family to Stop Pressuring Me to Get Married?
Dear GoodTherapy.org, How can I make my family understand that I’m not ready for marriage yet? For most of my life, I have been told by my parents (mostly my mom) to stay away from ... Read More