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Does Therapy for Low Self-Esteem Really Work? May 20, 2016 . 25 Comments
How can being in therapy improve your self-esteem? Once we understand both the roots of self-esteem and the essence of therapy, the answer becomes clear. Self-esteem has been described ... Read More
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‘Should’ This, ‘Should’ That: Learning to Embrace What Is May 4, 2016 . 9 Comments
As a therapist, I hear the word “should” often. Usually it appears just before a spike in anxiety, a precipitous drop in self-esteem, or a sudden crying jag: “I should be over this ... Read More
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Overcoming FOMO: What Fuels Your Fear of Missing Out? April 18, 2016 . 9 Comments
Earlier this year, the Powerball jackpot soared to $1.5 billion dollars. Ticket sales went through the roof. People who never played the lottery before were suddenly buying handfuls of ... Read More
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Thinspiration: The Dangers of a Pro-Ana/Pro-Mia Lifestyle April 15, 2016 . 13 Comments
Editor’s note: The subject matter in this article may be triggering for those who experience body image issues, those coping with an eating disorder, and those who are in recovery. The ... Read More
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Inspiring Your Own Joy: The Lessons of Pixar’s ‘Inside Out’ February 18, 2016 . 5 Comments
Someone I’m working with in therapy recently asked me whether I’ve seen Pixar’s Inside Out. Shortly after, a friend of mine asked the same question, saying, “You would love it. ... Read More
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I Hated My Body Until I Went to Therapy January 17, 2016 . 2 Comments
It wasn’t that long ago that I hated every part of my body: bones, muscle, skin, and everything in between. I’ve heard many call their own bodies a temple, but for a long time mine ... Read More
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Weight-Related Teasing Can Cause Lasting Harm to Girls November 24, 2015 . 4 Comments
Teasing girls about their weight can increase their risk of eating disorders and cause lasting damage to their self-esteem, according to a study published in the Journal of Early Adolescence. Weight-related ... Read More
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Bullies May Be at Increased Risk for Anorexia, Bulimia November 17, 2015 . 6 Comments
Bullying can cause a number of problems for victims, including depression, anxiety, physical health issues, and plummeting grades in school. A study published in the December issue of the ... Read More
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Bullied to Beautiful: Finding Strength I Didn’t Know I Had October 24, 2015 . 3 Comments
Growing up in the 60s and 70s with curly hair when long, straight hair was “in” was not fun. Top it off with being one of the tallest in your class and having to repeat a grade … ... Read More
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Help! I Feel Like I Don’t Deserve My Husband and He’ll Leave October 16, 2015 . 7 Comments
I think you have quite a bit of insight about your problem: your childhood experiences and past relationships have shaped your worldview in such a way that you don’t trust your current ... Read More
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Pressure to Be Cool May Harm Children’s Mental Health September 23, 2015 . 8 Comments
Pressure to be cool by owning the “right” things and looking the “right” way can damage children’s mental health, according to research presented at a British Psychological ... Read More
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How 15 Positive Affirmations Can Change Your Life September 23, 2015 . 15 Comments
“Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t—you’re right.” —Henry Ford When Henry Ford first conceived of the V8 motor, his engineers told him it was simply ... Read More