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(Don’t) Keep Coming Back May 10, 2011 . 14 Comments
Many of the partners or loved ones (POLOs) of those struggling with addiction often seem reluctant to get help for themselves. I’m not sure why that is, but I’m hoping this article ... Read More
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Vulnerability and Eating Disorders April 20, 2011 . 6 Comments
Vulnerability is an emotion that affects individuals suffering from eating disorders in a multitude of ways. It is the opposite of being in control and a state of mind not particularly ... 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
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Phases of Trauma Healing: Part II, the Deep End of the Pool
November 8, 2010 .
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This article is part II of a three-part series. Part I introduced the first phase of healing, the safety phase. As you pass out of the first phase of healing, you may feel as though you ... Read More
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Shame and Social Anxiety
April 30, 2010 .
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As humans, we are social animals. One consequence of this is the potential to be uncomfortable or anxious around other people. Some people are born with this tendency and labeled “shy”: ... Read More
