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Building a Whole Self: Multidimensional Identities July 19, 2012 . 5 Comments
How many times have you found yourself in the situation of being worried or anxious about sharing a part of yourself with others? Too often we’re forced to choose one part of ourselves ... Read More
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The Delicate Balance of Religion and Therapy June 26, 2012 . 8 Comments
Religion has been shown to be a stabilizing factor for mental well-being. Research has demonstrated that people who have religious beliefs tend to have better mental health, physical health, ... Read More
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There Is No Racial Inequality in How We Learn Prejudice April 9, 2012 . 2 Comments
Racism and prejudice are issues that are at the forefront of social concern today. Ethnic differences are causing riots, uprisings, and loss of life in nations throughout the world, including ... Read More
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Why Can’t We All Just Coexist? April 4, 2012 . 5 Comments
A dear friend was telling me the other day about a bumper sticker that had symbols of some of the world’s religions and writing that said “coexist.” What a shame that as we approach ... Read More
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Does Culture Determine Communication Style and Relationship Satisfaction? March 26, 2012 . 4 Comments
Married couples communicate in a myriad of ways throughout the world. Different countries have cultural norms that people conform to, and these norms directly influence how individuals ... Read More
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Seemingly Harmless Discrimination Has Harmful Psychological Effects February 8, 2012 . 13 Comments
People who are discriminated against can suffer significant negative consequences. General well-being, self-esteem, self-worth, and social relations can be severely impacted as a result ... Read More
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Age Matters in the Therapeutic Relationship January 30, 2012 . 4 Comments
A strong therapeutic bond is imperative in order to achieve a successful outcome in psychotherapy. This bond must begin with the initial intake session. Research indicates that clients ... Read More
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Does Race Affect Working Alliance? January 11, 2012 . 6 Comments
Working Alliance (WA) describes the relationship between a client and therapist and the underlying bond formed during the therapeutic process. The majority of researchers believe that ... Read More
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The Kitchen: A Metaphor for Multiculturalism September 14, 2011 . 10 Comments
Why is being multiculturally-minded vital for improving people’s wellbeing? The answer, surprisingly, can be found in our kitchens. Kitchens? People from diverse backgrounds often ... Read More