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College Students, Belonging, and the Benefits of Fraternity and Sorority Membership
March 24, 2021 .
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by Kendall Coffman, MS, Marriage and Family Therapist* Fraternity and Sorority Membership for College Students: Emotional Benefits and Relevance for Clinical Practice First-Year Experience ... Read More
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Peter Pan Syndrome: When Adults Refuse to Grow Up
November 30, 2018 .
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In Peter Pan, the eponymous protagonist occupies a mythical placed called Never-Never Land, where children never grow up. While people with Peter Pan syndrome can and do become adults, ... Read More
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Help! I Want to Stop Competing with My Friend August 6, 2018 . No Comments
Dear GoodTherapy, My best friend and I have known each other since college. We started out as “enemies,” competing to see who could get the best grades, run the fastest mile … you ... Read More
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Dos and Don’ts of Healthy Internet Use for Young Adults
July 27, 2018 .
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The internet has put everything at our fingertips, both figuratively and literally speaking. With the click of a button, you can get something delivered to your home in hours, connect with ... Read More
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How to Handle a Disrespectful Teenager: 6 Tips for Parents
July 17, 2018 .
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“Don’t you walk away when I’m talking to you!” “But Mom!” “Don’t ‘but Mom’ me. I’m not finished here!” Sigh. Eye roll. “You’re ... Read More
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How Can I Help My Adult Child with Depression? April 30, 2018 . 129 Comments
Dear GoodTherapy.org, My adult daughter is incredibly gifted (she tested around 130 IQ), but she has pretty serious depression. The sleeps-all-day, forgets-to-eat kind. It took her an extra ... Read More
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Finding Your ‘Tribe’: How to Make Friends in Adulthood
March 14, 2018 .
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What Is a Tribe? Broadly defined, a tribe is a community which has shared interests and provides support to its members. A tribe can include family members, but it is not limited to them. ... Read More
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How to Help If Your Teen Is in an Abusive Relationship
February 9, 2018 .
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You have tried to do your best in raising your children. No one gave you clear instructions for each situation you may have encountered, but you took and utilized every bit of knowledge ... Read More
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Coming of Age in Divisive Times: The Power of Fantasy and the Arts
January 26, 2018 .
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The specific era in which a person begins to bridge the gap between childhood and adulthood doesn’t matter, relative to one prevailing fact: it is difficult. Volumes of the world’s ... Read More
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What Not to Say When Your Child Comes Out as Transgender
November 17, 2017 .
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In my practice, I work with many people who are transgender. The ages of those I’ve worked with over the years range from 5 (yes, 5) to 65, and the single most common complaint I ... Read More
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The Challenges of Your 20s: High Expectations, Uncertain Independence
August 28, 2017 .
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Being a 20-something (an age group making up part of the “millennial” category) in today’s society can, at times, contribute to high levels of stress and anxiety. Many ... Read More
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How Do I Get My Family to Stop Pressuring Me to Get Married? August 11, 2017 . 4 Comments
Dear GoodTherapy.org, How can I make my family understand that I’m not ready for marriage yet? For most of my life, I have been told by my parents (mostly my mom) to stay away from ... Read More
