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12 Skills and Strategies to Add to Your Anxiety Toolbox
If you struggle with anxiety, regardless of whether you’ve been given an official diagnosis, one of the most powerful things you can do is to construct a toolbox of skills and strategies ... Read More
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5 Co-Parenting Tips for Newly Divorced Parents
Any divorcing parent knows that one of the hardest parts of a marital ending is feeling forced to stay connected to someone you don’t particularly want to see or spend time with. Not ... Read More
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Married with Undiagnosed ASD: Why Women Who Leave Lose Twice
Author’s note: A caveat before we get into the substance of this article: couples counseling with a skilled therapist can greatly help couples in which one partner has the symptoms or ... Read More
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4 Characteristics That Shape Your Therapist’s Identity
Do you know what type of therapist you are seeing or are about to see? Not all therapists are the same—they have different perspectives and training. Therapists need to know what motivates ... Read More
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Overcoming FOMO: What Fuels Your Fear of Missing Out?
Earlier this year, the Powerball jackpot soared to $1.5 billion dollars. Ticket sales went through the roof. People who never played the lottery before were suddenly buying handfuls of ... Read More
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Thinspiration: The Dangers of a Pro-Ana/Pro-Mia Lifestyle
Editor’s note: The subject matter in this article may be triggering for those who experience body image issues, those coping with an eating disorder, and those who are in recovery. The ... Read More
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The Stigma Behind the Clutter: 7 Myths About Hoarding
If you’ve watched television in the last few years, you’ve likely come across a reality show about hoarding. Rather than truly educating the public on the condition, reality TV tends ... Read More
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Does Hurting Someone Make You a Bad Person?
When I work with people who have difficulty expressing what they want and need, especially to their significant others, it is apparent feelings about hurting the other can create a fierce ... Read More
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Love vs. Lust: Are Sex and Love the Same Thing?
It is love or is it lust? Many have asked this question at some point, struggling to make a distinction between the two. According to recent science, the answer lies in the eyes. “The ... Read More
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More Than a High Libido: Sex Addiction Is No Laughing Matter
Sexually compulsive behavior is easy to joke about. We’ve seen an endless array of politicians and celebrities claim they’re “sex addicts.” Some of them legitimately are addicted ... Read More
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3 Red Flags You’re About to Make a Decision You’ll Regret
We make decisions every day, throughout the day. In fact, we make so many decisions we often don’t even see them as decisions. Decisions we’ve made over and over eventually turn into ... Read More
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How to Keep Your Emotions in Check at Work
As adults, we don’t typically have tantrums. We don’t throw ourselves on the floor crying and screaming. We can, however, act out when we don’t have a space to honestly express our ... Read More