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Is Being ‘Thick-Skinned’ Your Strength or Your Weakness?
November 4, 2015 .
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You’re strong. You’re thick-skinned. You don’t take it personally when someone vents emotional distress on you. These are admirable, useful qualities. Having thick skin makes it easier ... Read More
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You’re NOT Too Sensitive
May 2, 2013 .
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Have you ever been told that you can’t take a joke, that you overreact, or that you are just too sensitive? Well, sit back and find out that there is absolutely nothing wrong with you. ... Read More
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Sports Fan Violence: It’s No Game October 14, 2012 . 2 Comments
Sports generally are viewed as harmless pursuits, a source of social interaction and bonding, exercise, and stress relief. But in recent years, highly publicized incidents of fan violence ... Read More
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Managing Your Emotions Through Dialectical Behavior Therapy September 24, 2012 . 9 Comments
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a comprehensive, evidence-based treatment approach used to treat individuals with a wide variety of issues, including relationship conflict, anxiety, ... Read More
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Motivated by Fear: Exploring How Negative Feedback Influences Performance August 29, 2012 . 8 Comments
Fear can be a strong motivator. People who are afraid of living in poverty may be motivated to pursue any career option in order to avoid financial destitution. In a similar way, individuals ... Read More
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Is Retaliation an Option in Marriage?
March 14, 2012 .
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“I’ve been suffering for years,” Marcelle said. “When I tell Andrew that he’s hurt my feelings, he gets angry. Can you imagine that? What kind of human being gets angry when he ... Read More
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Body Image Issues and Healthy Boundaries January 30, 2012 . 5 Comments
Many people, but primarily young, educated, Western women, struggle to sustain a positive body image—for a multitude of reasons that have been discussed in previous posts. Often a negative ... Read More
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Self-Esteem and Being Wrong
April 18, 2011 .
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Which of the following statements are true? People with high self-esteem: A. Are convinced they can never be wrong B. Don’t usually appreciate negative feedback C. Think whatever they ... Read More
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Managing Criticism and Defensiveness in Relationships February 23, 2011 . 18 Comments
It seems that most couples struggle with criticism, though some tolerate it better than others. Nevertheless, criticism of, or from, your partner will happen periodically. This post provides ... Read More
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Understanding: It’s What’s Missing in Most Relationships December 7, 2010 . 12 Comments
Couples get together because they believe in the idea of happiness. Couples stay together because they still believe they can achieve it. People in relationships pretty much want the same ... Read More
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Developing Mutual Concern between Mother and Child December 6, 2010 . 10 Comments
When a baby is born the process of Separation/Individuation begins. First, baby and mother are one. Mother has the wish to love and protect her baby. She wants to keep her from physical ... Read More
