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The Consequences of Verbally Abusive Athletic Coaches

Tuesday, January 27th, 2009

My 10-year-old son was bullied recently. He was told that he was an “embarrassment.” He was told to “shut up.” He was yelled at and scolded in a tone of voice tinged with disgust and ...

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Helping Kids Cope with Your Amicable Divorce

Tuesday, January 27th, 2009

When divorce is an obvious solution to a disastrous marriage, it’s easier for kids to understand. If either parent is abusive to partner and kids, an addict whose habit has thrown the family into poverty, ...

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Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy

Sunday, January 25th, 2009

Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy is a specific type of psychotherapy developed to help people with bipolar disorder. Its focus is on helping people identify and maintain the regular routines of everyday life -- ...

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A January Resolution for Parents

Wednesday, January 21st, 2009

“It’s January 19 and I still haven’t come up with a New Year’s resolution.” My friend and colleague is musing over her coffee. “Somehow I feel I’m not doing my part. ...

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Eating Too Quickly May Encourage Weight Gain

Wednesday, January 21st, 2009

Researchers studying food behavior have discovered that eating too quickly may be an important contributor to becoming overweight. Eating quickly previously has been linked to a higher body mass index, according to Prof. Hiroyasu ...

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TCBY: A Minor Breakup

Wednesday, January 21st, 2009

Last night I got TCBY’d: A man I had been dating asked me to return my shirts. Yes, TCBY’d is not a real word or term. It’s something my friends and I use to ...

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Locating ‘Psychological-Self Help’ Within the World of Self-Help

Monday, January 19th, 2009

This essay will discuss the online self-help book Psychological Self-Help by Dr. Clayton Tucker-Ladd. Since late 2004 I have had the good fortune to be able to discuss the book with Clay via ...

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Quit Smoking and Sticking with It

Thursday, January 8th, 2009

Beating an addiction to nicotine takes a lot of willpower and determination. You should feel great about yourself for making it so far. Now's the time to focus on sticking with it. Keeping Your Guard Up Your ...

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What to Do If You Slip When You Quit Smoking

Thursday, January 8th, 2009

Don't be discouraged if you slip up and smoke one or two cigarettes. It's not a lost cause. One cigarette is better than an entire pack. But that doesn't mean you can safely smoke every ...

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Managing Your Smoking Cravings

Thursday, January 8th, 2009

What can you do when you really have an urge or craving for a cigarette? One thing to keep in mind is that these urges to smoke will come and go. Try to wait ...

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Steps to Take on Your Quit Smoking Day

Thursday, January 8th, 2009

Today's the day you start your smoke-free life! Remind your family and friends that today is your quit date. Ask them to support you during the first few days and weeks. They can help you ...

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Medications to Help with Smoking Withdrawal

Thursday, January 8th, 2009

When you quit smoking, you may feel strange at first. You may feel dull, tense, and not yourself. These are signs that your body is getting used to life without nicotine. It usually only lasts ...

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Preparing to Quit Smoking

Thursday, January 8th, 2009

Just thinking about quitting may make you anxious. But your chances will be better if you get ready first. Quitting works best when you're prepared. Before you quit, START by taking these five important steps:...

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Why is Quitting Smoking Difficult?

Thursday, January 8th, 2009

Many ex-smokers say quitting was the hardest thing they ever did. Do you feel hooked? You're probably addicted to nicotine. Nicotine is in all tobacco products. It makes you feel calm and satisfied. At the ...

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Second and Third-Hand Smoke

Thursday, January 8th, 2009

Second-hand smoke can cause cancer in nonsmokers. It can also cause breathing problems and heart disease. People who breathe secondhand smoke get colds and flu more easily. And they often die younger than those who ...

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