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Mothers and Adult Daughters: The Pushes and Pulls of Contact
When Mommy’s little girl grows up and goes off into the world to have her own life, struggles with issues of separation and difference may occur. Eye rolls, hugs, tugs-of-war, and ... Read More
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10 Easy Ways to Create Lasting Love
“We waste time looking for the perfect lover, instead of creating the perfect love.” —Tom Robbins, American novelist Are you still “in love” with your partner? Do you feel deep ... Read More
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Can I Grieve If Nobody Died?
Anyone who has lost somebody they love will likely agree the death of someone close usually causes a deep and painful grieving process. The people you care about typically validate these ... Read More
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What Kind of Counseling Should I Seek for My Adult Child?
First, thanks for writing. Second, I’m sorry to hear about your travails; I can only imagine the exhausting and frightening roller-coaster you have been riding. Finally, this may or may ... Read More
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Sexuality Study: ‘Unusual’ Sexual Interests May Be Common
Results from a study of people in Québec published in the Journal of Sex Research undermine a number of widespread beliefs about sexuality, including the preconceived notions that sexual ... Read More
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Trauma Recovery: Unlinking Fear and Danger in the Brain
“Why do I feel scared even when I’m not in danger?” This question, or something approximating it, is one of the most commonly asked by people seeking treatment for trauma, many of ... Read More
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Why Collaboration Is Essential in Mental Health Care
A colleague of mine, a psychiatric nurse, was working alongside a psychiatrist who would often be insistent about his intention to change a patient’s medication regimen before they even ... Read More
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The Misunderstood Emotion: Getting to Know Your Anger
Anger is a misunderstood emotion. Some people believe they’re not supposed to get angry. They think they should go to therapy to get rid of it. Often, a partner or parent has told them ... Read More
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Go Easy on Yourself: 5 Simple Ways to Boost Self-Compassion
Self-compassion is one of those terms that has gained popularity of late but remains misunderstood by many. Self-compassion comes down to treating yourself as you would treat someone else ... Read More
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Orphaned in Adulthood: Grieving the Loss of Your Parents
The death of a parent is a loss like no other. Our relationships with our parents shape the fiber of who we are. Without them in our lives, a significant piece of our identity may irrevocably ... Read More
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Cautionary Tales: Unconscious Stories That Undermine Therapy
The process of psychotherapy is an unpredictable journey into the unconscious, one that offers surprising gifts and unexpected obstacles. The gifts are many: greater access to creativity, ... Read More
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Therapy for Transitions: Coming to Grips with Old Age
In a previous article, we looked at the role initiation ceremonies play in a culture, and how they help us detach from an outgrown identity and move into one more highly adapted to the ... Read More
