Almost all of us have had the experience of being in a conversation where, no matter how hard we try, our thoughts keep wandering away from the person in front of us. Nothing ignites the […]
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Having an Affair is the Ultimate Power Play. Navigating the waters of marriage counseling after one partner has been unfaithful can be challenging. The trickiest part is maintaining an attitude of what Carl Rogers famously called “unconditional
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Infidelity is unfaithfulness in a marriage or relationship. It can severely strain a relationship and the people involved. An affair can leave the other person feeling devastated, alone, betrayed, and confused. Sometimes, an affair ends a relationship.
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Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a counseling approach first described by Professor William R. Miller, PhD, in an issue of Behavioral Psychotherapy in 1983. As the name suggests, this technique is about motivating the client to change
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Antidepressants: Selecting one that’s right for you Confused by the choice in anti depressants? With persistence, you and your doctor should find one that works so that you can enjoy life more fully again. As
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What are the real risks of antidepressants? Though common in use, SSRIs are not without their side effects. Since the late 1980s, America and the world have been enjoying the benefits of the selective serotonin
Couples therapy isn’t just individual therapy doubled. When couples seek help most couples arrive in the office with major conflicts after being in a relationship for years or even decades. They are used to hearing
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USING CBT – FIVE “GET POSITIVE” TECHNIQUES This Article is a reprint by Jennifer Anderson writing for Everyday Health. Negative thinking can slow depression recovery, and the reason is obvious: If you think negative thoughts,
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TYPES OF MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS Which mental health professional is right for me? There are many types of mental health professionals. Finding the right one for you may require some research. Below is a listing
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DEPRESSION IN TEENS This is a reprint of “Depression in Teens” by Mental Health in America. It’s not unusual for young people to experience “the blues” or feel “down in the dumps” occasionally. Adolescence is
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This is a reprint of “Conversion Therapy: Learning to Love Myself Again,” an Article By Luke Romesberg, February 27, 2017 When I was 14, I came out as gay to my parents. I was confident in
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This is a reprint of “Living with Anxiety” by Bethany Bray, May 24, 2017 Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States, affecting 18 percent of the adult population, or more
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“I’m going to stop relying on drugs or alcohol this year.” Done. You’re a changed person. Recovering from a drug or alcohol problem isn’t as easy as saying the statement above. It takes time. It
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Now is an appropriate time to think about what you’d like to accomplish in the coming year. If every day is a fresh start, it’s always an opportunity to begin anew. Here are 12 simple
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Counselors can help clients prepare for the pressures that come during the holiday season, from a barrage of parties and social events to the temptation to compare themselves with the happy, near-perfect holiday scenes in
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