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The Myths of Powerlessness and Disease
Editor’s Note: The following article was written solely by the authors listed above. The views and opinions expressed here are not necessarily those of GoodTherapy.org. Questions ... Read More
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Family Therapy for Hospital Blues
Being sick or injured is a serious drag, as far as popular consensus is concerned, and with good reason. Physical and mental capabilities may slow down, pain can become an incessant problem, ... Read More
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Power Abuse – Exploring the Roots of a Shocking Example
Recently the U.S. backed President of Afghanistan, Hamid Karzai, reportedly signed a law which legalizes the rape of a wife by her husband by not allowing her to refuse sex, and prevents ... Read More
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Quitting the Couch: Five Reasons People Leave Therapy Prematurely
After being in therapy for several years and in a particularly low place, a friend of mine asked her therapist if he thought she should look into taking anti-depressants. “I would recommend ... Read More
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Aging: Baby-Boomer Women Coming into Their Wisdom
In the year 2011, the first wave of the 76 million baby-boomers will turn 65. Our changing demographics, fueled by increased longevity and the aging of baby-boomers creates the basis for ... Read More
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All That Mattered Was Money!
This Must Be Healed! Recently, I learned from a friend, that his company was taken over from the inside. This was political. It may have happened in a company, but it could have happened ... Read More
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Neglect and the Painful Scars of Trauma
The song says, “Sorry seems to be the hardest word.” Well, that depends. There is a bounty of research that tells us about the impact of trauma such as mugging, rape, burglary, war, ... Read More
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Sex, Drugs and Body Image: A Coping Plan for Teens & Parents
As a therapist who offers counseling for teens and their families, I’ve become aware of some of the biggest issues facing young people today. While depression and anxiety remain two ... Read More
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Benjamin Button: A GoodTherapy.org Movie Review
Today I saw The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. It was a deeply moving film. I recommend it highly. And I also wish for you that you allow it to open your heart to yourself and others ... Read More
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Attitude: What Is it and Who Can Change it?
For many years, I felt uncomfortable when someone started talking about another person’s attitude. It always seemed as if the speaker was simply angry and wanted to make the other person ... Read More
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Election Reflection: Did You Get What You Want, or Not? Now What?
When I was a little girl, A grown up told me that if you would dig all the way through the earth to the other side, you would come out … and be in China. I don’t know generally ... Read More
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Sex and the Ailing Marriage: Choosing Counseling over Resignation
“We never have sex anymore.” “He wants it all the time.” “I think my wife is seeing someone.” These are some of the common opening lines I hear from couples who have landed ... 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