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7 Creative Ways to Turn Anxiety into Productivity
For many, anxiety is the enemy. It can make you feel nervous and afraid and can prevent you from taking actions that will move you forward in life. People often look at anxiety as something ... Read More
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Is It Normal to Have Intrusive, Disturbing Thoughts?
Thank you very much for reaching out. It takes courage to write and ask questions about experiences you’re not sure are “normal.” You explain that you have disturbing thoughts sometimes, ... Read More
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What Is the Difference Between Counseling and Therapy?
Some people differentiate “counseling” from “therapy.” I have practiced in Washington and Texas and have found no clear differentiation in state law, the language of ... Read More
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What Social Anxiety Feels Like and Where It Comes From
Do you often dread parties, anxiously fearing awkward conversations that expose the contents of your mind for all to see? Do you cringe at the thought of meeting people? Around others, ... Read More
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The Promising Role of the Gut in Treating Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a chronic, severe mental health condition thought to result from some combination of genetic and environmental factors. Imbalances in brain chemicals, such as dopamine ... Read More
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Is Your Relationship Close, Intimate, Both, or Neither?
As an intimacy and sexology scholar, I witness couples painfully share their sense of loneliness in what is supposed to be a happy, fulfilling, shared life. Couples may not always know ... Read More
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Personal Connection to Giving May Increase Generosity
According to a new study published in Social Psychological and Personality Science, people are more likely to give monetary support when they are personally connected to their donations. ... Read More
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Social Work 101: How to Become a Social Worker
Most people drawn to a career in social work have a desire to help those in need. Social workers serve the community by helping people solve and cope with problems in daily life. Clinical ... Read More
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Sacred Space: Finding Meaning in Daily Life
What’s sacred for you? Where is it found? For many of us, the idea of sacred space brings up images of cathedrals or mosques, Stonehenge, Angkor Wat, or the pyramids. These can be places ... Read More
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Can We Purposely Make Memories Last Forever?
Memory is an integral part of being human. Remembering past experiences can help predict what will happen in the future if you alter your behavior accordingly. Some philosophers have actually ... Read More
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7 Powerful Reasons You Should Stop Trying to Be ‘Normal’
People generally want to be accepted. For many, this means fitting in with the crowd. In order to do that, you may feel pressure to think and behave a certain way. The trouble is that when ... Read More
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Feeling-State Addiction Protocol for Gambling Addiction
The feeling-state addiction protocol is a modified form of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, referred to as EMDR in mental health. EMDR is a trauma treatment modality recognized ... Read More