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Physical Activity and Self-Worth in Older Adults December 4, 2012 . 4 Comments
The benefits of physical activity are immeasurable. They include increased strength, lower risk for diabetes and cardiovascular problems, and better overall physical health. Physically ... Read More
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Do the Media Contribute to Obesity? November 30, 2012 . 6 Comments
Obesity is becoming an epidemic in the United States. Weight-loss programs, diets, and gurus blanket the airwaves and other media platforms with promises of near-miraculous results. Tabloids ... Read More
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Study Uncovers the Downsides of Growing Up Fast November 29, 2012 . 8 Comments
Modern society moves at a rapid pace. In order to keep up, people strive to complete tasks quickly, acquire new information at the speed of a button, and achieve more. But one thing that ... Read More
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Traditional Female Roles, Openness, and Confidence in Working Women November 27, 2012 . 7 Comments
Women have many roles. They are sisters, friends, daughters, mothers, and wives. And most women are employed in some capacity, with or without pay. Whether they work at home—raising ... Read More
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Resiliency, Risk Taking, and Relationship Issues in Sexually Abused Women November 27, 2012 . 10 Comments
Adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse (CSA) are vulnerable to relationship problems, particularly in intimate relationships. The violation of trust that occurs when a child is sexually ... Read More
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Shame: the Silent Killer of Relationships November 21, 2012 . 21 Comments
We all know the feeling, but few of us want to talk about it. Shame often runs our lives and undermines our relationships, but we often keep it hidden. We’re ashamed of being ashamed. ... Read More
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Surrogate Partners: Making Intimacy Work November 20, 2012 . 5 Comments
My friend and colleague, Linda Poelzl, has been working as a professional surrogate partner for 17 years. As a local writer commented a few weeks ago after meeting both of us, what this ... Read More
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Economic Discrimination Most Detrimental for Gay and Bisexual Men November 15, 2012 . 5 Comments
Bisexual and gay men are at risk of discrimination and prejudice because of their sexual orientation. This extends from social settings and reaches across nearly every domain, including ... Read More
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Emotional Intelligence Training Improves Adolescents’ Social Skills November 14, 2012 . 4 Comments
Being able to adapt to changing social situations is an important factor that influences overall well-being. Adolescents are subjected to ever-changing family, peer, and academic environments ... Read More
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Procrastination: Why We Set Aside Important Tasks November 13, 2012 . 7 Comments
Most people have had the sinking feeling of disappointment and frustration that comes after spending an entire day surfing the web or finishing a week and realizing they’ve completed ... Read More
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Forgiveness or Denial? The Answer is Key to Healing November 12, 2012 . 13 Comments
People who are depressed due to childhood trauma often tell me they don’t want to blame their parents; they think it’s healthier to forgive them. They may even tell me their spiritual ... Read More
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Grief, Mourning, and Loss: Unhealthy Ways of Coping November 8, 2012 . 13 Comments
I’ve been thinking about grief, mourning, and loss a lot lately. It shows up as a theme in my work as a psychotherapist all the time. I’ve also been studying the literature on methods ... Read More