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Why Is Emotional Abuse So Difficult to Recognize?
Emotional abuse can be every bit as devastating to individuals and relationships as physical and sexual abuse. And the pain of experiencing emotional abuse can be heightened when you feel ... Read More
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Finding New Meaning in Your Living After a Loved One Dies
A new year is under way, a time when people are reflecting on their lives and setting goals aimed at moving closer to long-term aspirations. If you recently experienced the death of a loved ... Read More
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5 Communication Skills Every Couple Should Develop
It’s very common for couples to pursue counseling when communication issues begin to dominate their relationship. Does it ever feel like you and your partner keep missing each other on ... Read More
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Sometimes, the Best Closure Involves Leaving the Door Open
I recently worked with someone who had his heart crushed by an individual who led him on for months, asked for his help with various tasks, accepted an invitation to go on an official date, ... Read More
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Forgive for Your Own Good: Getting Past Your Grievances
Do you have a grievance you think about more than the positive things in your life? If so, do you think the same, repetitive thoughts about it? Do you seek out people who will listen to ... Read More
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Why People with Narcissism Are So Mystifying
People with narcissism live in a self-constructed world of double standards and distortions. That is a key reason dealing with someone who has narcissistic characteristics can feel confusing, ... Read More
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How Holistic Sex Therapy Helps Men with Sexual Functioning
No matter how comfortable you may be with your sexuality, the idea of sex therapy can be intimidating. Many of the people I work with in sex therapy struggle with sexual functioning or ... Read More
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Help! I’m Afraid of Everything!
Dear GoodTherapy.org, I’m afraid of everything. I seriously mean everything. Spiders, clowns, heights, germs, dying, dogs, small spaces, large crowds, undercooked meats, darkness, ... Read More
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How Therapy Can Help with Emotional Expression
I like to think of therapy as a place to try on emotions. I’m not implying there are emotions we don’t have yet; we’re given the capacity for the spectrum. But fully expressing how ... Read More
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Is Your Ability to Receive Love Affecting the Love You Give?
Recently, when I put my 6-year-old son to bed, he reminded me of something I can sometimes lose sight of, particularly when I’m anxious or worried. As I kissed him on the forehead, he ... Read More
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What It Feels Like to Be Stalked (Let Alone Three Times)
Stalking. The word alone inspires fear and anxiety in many people. For those of us who have experienced it, it may conjure painful images we never stop seeing, no matter how hard we try. Although ... Read More
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The Arduous Work of Treating Narcissism: A Therapist’s Guide
Narcissism is difficult to diagnose and treat. As with all personality issues, the narcissistic traits a person possesses exist on a continuum. Not all people with narcissism are the same, ... Read More
