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Is It Depression If I Don’t Feel Sad?
People think of depression as really bad sadness, but it’s actually much more complicated. To be diagnosed with depression, a person has to have several (but not all) of the symptoms ... Read More
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Why the Death of a Pet Matters (and Why Your Sympathy Does, Too)
Death is a part of life. Loss is all around us, but people struggle to know how to show sympathy and empathy, especially when it pertains to the death of a pet. I opened my private psychotherapy ... Read More
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What to Do When Your Partner Won’t Go to Therapy with You
At least once a week, we get a call from someone who says, “I know our relationship needs work, but my partner won’t go to therapy with me. What can I do?” More often than not, when ... Read More
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When a Loved One Dies By Suicide: Dealing with God
Grief after any death can raise a lot of questions. For a person of faith who has beliefs about the afterlife, a loved one taking their own life can raise specific questions that can be ... Read More
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From Sad to Mad: How Suppressing Your Sadness Invites Anger
In my introductory article on anger management, I introduced you to the notion that anger management per se often misses the mark. Spending all our time and energy handling our anger in ... Read More
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When Words Fail: The Language of Gender Variance
The English lexicon is estimated to contain more than a million words, and yet when it comes to the vocabulary of sex and gender, there are many gaps. For example, we are stuck calling ... Read More
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Love More, Try Harder: Rewriting Files of Self-Doubt
People who tell me they are in one-sided relationships often hear me say, “Oh! Love more, try harder?” It’s my way of validating a coping style often used by people when a relationship ... Read More
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Sensitivity to Criticism: Kryptonite or Superpower?
You might have heard the phrase, “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.” When it comes to being sensitive to criticism, that’s so true. Think about it. You have spent years ... Read More
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Out of the Darkness: Three Steps to Emotional Healing
Much of the United States has had a long, harsh, and cold winter. While it seemed like it would never end, some of us are starting to see the light of spring. Winter can be a perfect representation ... Read More
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Lost for Words: Supporting a Parent after the Loss of a Child
The loss of a child—no matter the age—can be traumatic and can leave family, particularly the parents, reeling in the emotional turmoil that comes with great loss. I have noticed a ... Read More
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6 Ways to Boost Intimacy and Get the Love You Want
When the spark goes dull in an intimate relationship, some people may shut down and deny it, while others may start to fantasize about running away with someone else or being single. But ... Read More
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How Exercise Builds a Better Brain
We have long known that regular exercise leads to improved muscle tone, cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, and balance, and reduced risk of a number of chronic diseases. In addition, ... Read More