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The Power of Neuro-Linguistic Programming to Transform Trauma
His name was Zack. Zack was a 150-pound, 2-year-old Newfoundland dog—my buddy. Wild at heart—at best only ever semi-domesticated—he loved nothing more than to escape from our three-quarters-of-an-acre ... Read More
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Help! My Husband Yells at Me When I Mention Our Lack of Sex
Thank you for your message and for having the courage to reach out. I’m sorry to hear that your marriage has run into some challenging times. I hope this message will prove useful and ... Read More
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Losing My Self in Your Feelings: Empathy and Identification
Relationship issues and communication problems are frequent reasons many individuals and couples come to see me for therapy. One aspect of the work is to explore feelings and conflicts ... Read More
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Courage, Vulnerability, and Strength: How Therapy Empowers Us
Psychotherapy can be about more than treating symptoms; it can be a path to living a more fulfilling life. People often begin therapy to alleviate symptoms—a worthy goal, to be sure. ... Read More
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How 15 Positive Affirmations Can Change Your Life
“Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t—you’re right.” —Henry Ford When Henry Ford first conceived of the V8 motor, his engineers told him it was simply ... Read More
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Goodbye Summer, Hello Fall: Coping with the Change of Season
If your favorite months are the warm-weather ones, then the transition into fall might represent a tough time for you. If you have kids, they’re likely back in school—at least ... Read More
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What Pixar’s ‘Inside Out’ Can Teach Us about Trauma, Part I
Editor’s note: This is the first article in a two-part series that explores how the Pixar movie Inside Out offers a compelling and accessible way to look the impact of trauma and dissociation. ... Read More
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10 Communication Problems and Mistakes We All Make
Communication problems are the number one reason couples split up, with 65% of couples citing this issue as the primary cause of divorce, according to a 2013 survey. But it’s not only ... Read More
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How to Navigate Your Relationship Through Polarization
When I first met my husband, I knew he was a little more frugal with money than I was. Maybe it was the coupon he brought with him to the bowling alley or the way he never hesitated to ... Read More
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Culturally Competent Therapy: The Value of Personalismo
Many Spanish-speaking Latinos are surprised to find a non-Latino therapist who is fluent in Spanish. In my own practice, I have often been asked questions such as “What country are you ... Read More
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14 Telltale Signs You Have Crossed Into an Emotional Affair
Are you really just friends? Have you crossed the line? If you are asking yourself these questions, you may be engaged in an emotional affair. Affairs that are not physical or sexual in ... Read More
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How Do I Know When I’ve Become an Adult?
Becoming an adult is rife with both uncertainty and adventure. The concept of being an adult is always in flux, and these days it’s hard to tell when adulthood is upon you. Culture, ... Read More