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Help! How Do I Get My Husband to Court Me Again?
Dear GoodTherapy.org, I have been married to my husband for 12 years and I love him with all my heart. I would never dream of leaving him, so I want to get that out of the way right off ... Read More
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‘This Is Not Me’: At the Mercy of Others, with No Mind of My Own
Some of us grow up in families where we are not emotionally free to express our desires and needs and feel compelled to be compliant in social relationships (especially with significant ... Read More
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You’re My Obsession: How to Recover from an Addictive Relationship
Are you in an addictive relationship with someone? Would you like to break free from your bondage and feel inner peace? Do you want to stop the obsessions, break the cycle of seeming insanity, ... Read More
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How to Support a Loved One Who Was Raped or Sexually Assaulted
The dreadful memory may rush to your mind in an instant: taking a phone call from your child, partner, or friend and learning they were the victim of rape or sexual assault. Your mind may ... Read More
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Women and Alcohol: Why the Effects of Drinking Hit Harder, Faster
I don’t like to admit it, but it’s true: generally speaking, women can’t handle their liquor as well as men. Although there are always exceptions, research indicates women are more ... Read More
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Not Just for Introverts and Loners: 5 Myths About Social Anxiety
“I was looking forward to the party and I liked everyone there, but afterward I felt so down. I couldn’t stop worrying about what I’d said that sounded stupid, or if I hurt someone’s ... Read More
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When Your Therapist Is Away: Their Break, Your Breakthrough
Therapists go on vacation. Therapists need time off for health reasons. Therapists have emergencies. But what does it mean for you when your therapist needs a break? It can be difficult ... Read More
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‘I’m Still Not Good Enough’: When Trauma’s Old Ghosts Resurface
You have explored your childhood emotional trauma, you have explored your triggers, and you have learned to reframe negative thoughts. You understand how your past experiences affect your ... Read More
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Help! My Friend Expects Me to Solve All His Problems
Dear GoodTherapy.org, I have a close friend who comes to me with all his problems, and sometimes I don’t know how to help. Some small issues I can give advice on or help him out with. ... Read More
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7 Tips for Communicating with Your Children About Your Divorce
Divorce is typically a sensitive and emotional event and can be quite difficult to talk about, especially with children. It is common for parents to struggle with how to talk to their children ... Read More
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Inhale Pain, Exhale Joy: How Tonglen Helps Create Unity and Compassion
“If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.” —Dalai Lama Tonglen is the Buddhist practice of giving and taking. More ... Read More
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7 Ways to Dismantle the Stigma Surrounding Polyamory
When I meet other professionals, I am usually quick to say that I work with the LGBTQ+ community. It takes a longer conversation, usually, for me to include that I serve kinky and nonmonogamous ... Read More