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4 Ways You Relinquish Power and 4 Ways to Get It Back
You are surrounded by millions of people with an incredible amount of power, and they don’t even know it. The power they have comes with no effort, and often grows stronger over time. ... Read More
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Surviving an Affair: How One Couple Overcame Infidelity
Alex traveled frequently for work. Ashley never questioned what he did on his business trips. She trusted him. When Alex revealed he’d been having an affair with a coworker with whom ... Read More
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7 Behaviors That Are Killing Your Marriage
When warm and sweet feelings turn cold and sour, when the paradise transforms into a living hell, and when the feeling of love has faded away, you know your relationship has become toxic ... Read More
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What Is Self-Regulation and Why Is It So Important?
The term self-regulation means “control [of oneself] by oneself.” It refers to a system taking the needed steps to keep itself in balance. Many different systems can self-regulate, ... Read More
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By Judging Others, Are You Really Judging Yourself?
“If you are pained by external things, it is not they that disturb you, but your own judgment of them. And it is in your power to wipe out that judgment now.” —Marcus Aurelius I wonder ... Read More
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What Do You Really Mean When You Call Someone a Narcissist?
“Narcissism.” This word is tossed around easily these days. Because people hear it so often, they tend to think they know what it means. This is often what happens when a clinical ... Read More
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Do I Need to Be More Social?
Dear GoodTherapy.org, I’m reaching out partly at the insistence of a few friends, who all seem to be worried about me and my antisocial habits. I guess the problem, as they see it, ... Read More
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Why the First Few Minutes with Your Partner Today Are Crucial
When you come home at the end of a workday, do you notice a difference in how the evening goes depending on how you and your partner greet each other? Similarly, do you notice any patterns ... Read More
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Why I Charge for Late Cancellations and No-Shows to Therapy
While recently updating our business practices, my colleague and I had a lengthy conversation regarding cancellation and no-show policies and related fees. I became curious how others, ... Read More
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6 Types of Friendships That Are Bad for Emotional Health
When I was in high school, my best friend’s mom made no secret of her worries about us driving, going to parties, meeting new teens she didn’t know, and staying out late. But she felt ... Read More
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A Guided Self-Care Assessment for Helping Professionals
Good self-care is a rich package involving more than just getting enough sleep. Self-care involves taking care of yourself both within the context of your helping relationships and in your ... Read More
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3 Ways Technology Can Negatively Impact Your Relationships
The information age has rapidly changed how we conduct ourselves in business, education, and in general human interaction. Advances such as email, instant messaging, and social media were ... Read More