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Self-Esteem’s Unique Relationship to Anxiety and Depression January 19, 2013 . 5 Comments
There is some evidence that self-esteem is somehow related to depression and anxiety. But the specifics of just how self-esteem affects depression and anxiety are unclear. For instance, ... Read More
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What’s Draining Your Sexual Energy? January 18, 2013 . 3 Comments
Don’t wait for trouble to set in when it comes to the enriching elements of your life, such as sensuality and sexuality. Often, we are draining ourselves of the essence in our sexual, ... Read More
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No Room to Dance: The Tyranny of ‘Perfection’ in Restrictive Eating Issues January 17, 2013 . 7 Comments
The allure of beauty is intoxicating and dangerous—perhaps most dangerous for women in America. The United States fosters more so-called eating disorders than anywhere else in the world, ... Read More
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Four Ways to Topple Your Negativity Bias January 14, 2013 . 7 Comments
Negative events are sticky. In seventh grade, a classmate with whom I’d had very little interaction, Scott, walked up to my locker and offered me some unsolicited counsel. “If you ever ... Read More
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The Effects of Sexism on Women’s Body Image January 9, 2013 . 10 Comments
Sexism is overtly exhibited in nearly every aspect of modern society. Women and adolescent girls, in particular, are especially likely to experience the deleterious effects of sexism. Whether ... Read More
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Recognizing the Signs of a Compulsive Buyer December 20, 2012 . 16 Comments
Editor’s note: Dr. April Benson’s continuing education presentation for GoodTherapy.org, The Stopping Overshopping Model: Therapy, Case Illustration, Preliminary Outcome Data, ... Read More
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Connect with Your Child Using a Simple Technique: Praise! December 19, 2012 . 8 Comments
I want to talk more about my favorite reinforcer: praise. Praise Is Special! It’s FREE! It’s abundant. It’s easy to store. Everybody likes it. Like chocolate or bacon, it goes with ... Read More
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What Causes Jealousy? December 16, 2012 . 21 Comments
In the spectrum of human emotions, jealousy is almost certainly one of the most complex, frustrating, and uncomfortable. This cocktail of anger, sadness, suspicion, and envy can destroy ... Read More
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Supported Employment Helps Young Adults with Disabilities December 13, 2012 . 4 Comments
People who live with mental illness or disabilities face numerous challenges. One of the biggest barriers is finding and keeping adequate employment. Some young people with disabilities ... Read More
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Body Image and Pregnancy: One Woman’s Story December 12, 2012 . 3 Comments
When I first became pregnant, I knew it right away, before a test could have told me so. I had a feeling inside my body; I called it a “light I could feel.” I suddenly knew that my ... Read More
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Come Out, Come Out, Whoever You Are December 11, 2012 . 7 Comments
Interviews with people on their deathbeds regarding regrets not surprisingly show that people wish they’d let themselves live as their full, true selves. They wish they’d been less ... Read More
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New Study Measures Quality of Life for Asian American Youth December 5, 2012 . 4 Comments
Asian Americans represent one of the fastest-growing segments of the population in the United States. However, few studies have looked at the quality of life (QL) of Asian American youth ... Read More