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10 Things You Should Know Before Starting Therapy
Dear new client: Welcome to the wonderful world of therapy! I know it can be hard to come in for your first appointment—really hard. You are here to meet me, a stranger who will hear ... Read More
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ER Physicians May Underestimate Own Opioid Prescribing Rates
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), opioids killed more than 42,000 people in 2016. That is a higher death toll for opioid overdoses than that of any other ... Read More
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5 Tips for Talking to Children About Sexual Abuse
As much as we would love to envelop our kids in bubble wrap and follow them around everywhere, our job is ultimately to teach them to take care of and stand up for themselves. In recognition ... Read More
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Why Do I Feel This Way? Over-Coupling and the Stress Response
“I don’t know why, but every time I start dating someone new, I lose interest after three or four dates—even if they are really cool.” “This time of year just makes me miserable. ... Read More
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Secrets of Self-Esteem: How to Work on Loving Yourself
Some sayings might be well-intended, but that doesn’t make them true, let alone easy to hear. Case in point: “You can’t find love until you learn to love yourself.” The people ... Read More
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Don’t Despair, Weary Parents of Teenagers: This Too Shall Pass
“Don’t let yourself become so concerned about raising a good kid that you forget you already have one.” —Glennon Doyle Wambach Dear parent, This too shall pass. That sentiment has ... Read More
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Chosen Names Can Reduce Depression, Suicidal Thoughts in Trans Youth
Names are often tied to gender. Many transgender youth prefer to change their birth name to one that matches their gender identity. Trans young people who can use their chosen names at ... Read More
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Help! I’m Already Forgetting Words
Dear GoodTherapy.org, My memory isn’t so hot these days. I used to be a walking dictionary, but now I keep forgetting words. It happens every few days: I’ll be having a conversation, ... Read More
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For Therapists: Addressing Sexual Feelings That Arise in Therapy
Sexuality is often a sensitive issue. In recent months, many people have come forward, speaking out about inappropriate, harmful, and abusive sexual behaviors and actions taken by people ... Read More
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Overcoming Embarrassment with a New Perspective
Whether it’s a social media gaffe or a humiliating misstep at work, embarrassment stings. It can trigger feelings of shame and inadequacy. It can make people more reluctant to take risks ... Read More
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Finding My Identity: How Therapy Only Made Sense in Sobriety
Back when I was really starting to circle the drain with my alcoholism, I often showed up to work with truly epic hangovers. These widescreen wastelands in my brain could have been directed ... Read More
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Stress and Emotional Eating: Exploring Our Relationship with Food
For many of us, stress is a fundamental part of life. Perhaps we tend to overextend ourselves with work, social commitments, and our personal lives. Or maybe we never turn off our many ... Read More
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How Do I Feel Like a ‘Real’ Bisexual?
Dear GoodTherapy.org, I’m bisexual. I had a bunch of boyfriends in middle school. My parents joked I was “boy crazy.” But in high school, I started ... Read More
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Research Shows Anxiety-Induced Seizures Can Resemble Epilepsy
Although epilepsy is one of the most common causes of seizures, it’s not the only cause. Extreme emotional states can give rise to seizures. Psychogenic ... Read More
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Vitamin D Deficiency May Increase Risk of Schizophrenia
It’s impossible to neatly separate mental health from physical wellness. Previous research has uncovered myriad connections between health choices ... Read More
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Dog Behaving Badly? It Could Be Jealousy
Anyone who’s ever been endlessly pawed by a dog who’s not getting what it wants knows that dogs experience a range of emotions. Science sometimes ... Read More
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OkCupid Conducts Experiment on Users, and Other News
In the wake of a backlash against Facebook’s recently revealed experiment on users, popular dating site OkCupid has released the results of its own ... Read More