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Why Does My Therapist Care So Much About My Past? October 10, 2016 . 9 Comments
Many therapists, myself included, feel that the most potent work in psychodynamic treatment is in what’s called “working with the here-and-now.” Addressing what’s going on in the ... Read More
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Common Procrastination Causes and How to Break the Cycle October 12, 2015 . 7 Comments
Many people who frequently procrastinate don’t endorse their own behavior or speak about it proudly. Many who experience repeated procrastination want to change. This desire and motivation ... Read More
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Is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Effective? November 25, 2014 . 17 Comments
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) seeks to help people identify negative or unhealthy thoughts, replace those thoughts with healthier thoughts, and in so doing, change their behavior ... Read More
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Could I Be the Reason Therapy Is Going Nowhere? December 6, 2013 . 7 Comments
Thank you for your letter. I’m sorry to hear that you aren’t experiencing the therapy you’re receiving as helpful, and I hope that I can provide some assistance. I’m going to start ... Read More
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Psychodynamic Therapy Still Works for Treatment of Schizophrenia January 18, 2013 . 7 Comments
In recent years, support of psychodynamic psychotherapy for the treatment of schizophrenia spectrum and other forms of psychosis has diminished. This is not entirely a result of lack of ... Read More
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Who Is Most Likely to Drop Out of Therapy and Why? August 9, 2012 . 23 Comments
A client that drops out of therapy is one who does not complete the recommended course of treatment. Many therapeutic approaches, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, do not have a specific ... Read More
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How Psychotherapy Styles Differ in Coping with Anxiety or Depression January 23, 2012 . 10 Comments
Psychotherapy is the first form of treatment for depression or anxiety and involves a variety of treatment techniques. During psychotherapy, the person experiencing depression or anxiety ... Read More
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Common Therapy Approaches to Help You Heal from Trauma March 9, 2011 . 25 Comments
Learning about the stages of healing can be distressing, motivating, upsetting, or uplifting. No matter how you feel, your reaction is not wrong. Acknowledging your emotional response to ... Read More