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Helpful Hints for Navigating the Holidays

Sunday, November 15th, 2009

The holidays are upon us once again, so I thought this would be an ideal time to review some of the common problems people experience during the holidays as well as some tips for coping ...

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Holiday Coping Tips

Sunday, November 15th, 2009

I thought I'd write a few words about the holidays and the blues, because this is the time of the year people commonly experience feelings of depression, sadness, and loss when many others are enjoying ...

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Money and Romance

Thursday, November 12th, 2009

Talking about one's financial situation early in a relationship is as important as talking about safe sex. It's something that needs to be shared just as early and just as deeply. When deciding whether ...

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Couples Facing Finances in Lean Times

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

When I was a new therapist, I thought the hardest thing for couples to talk about would be their sex life. Not so. As long as neither one is cheating, talking about sex ...

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Women and Violence

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

The impact of violence against women is too often masked by silence. Its continuation depends on silence. Distance keeps us safe and unless one personally experiences violence or knows someone who has, many of us ...

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Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Linked to Earlier Poor Health

Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009

Rates of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are higher among military personnel who had mental or physical health problems before combat, a recent study has found. Cynthia LeardMann and colleagues at the Naval Health Research Center in ...

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When Your Kids Disappoint You

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009

As summer winds down, many parents longingly await school, yet dread the frustration and disappointment they feel regarding their kids and the resulting guilt over these reactions. Parents may have a clear vision of their children’s ...

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Unhealthy Self-Talk: Yelling at Myself

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009

I felt like the magazine was yelling at me. As I read the borrowed copy of “Runner’s World,” article after article made me feel like I was not running enough. I identify myself ...

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Conquering Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is one of the most difficult conditions for anyone to bear. Many who encounter life-threatening events or situations that threaten physical or emotional safety become burdened by a variety of intense ...

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Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder

Wednesday, July 8th, 2009

Most women have a variety of physical or emotional symptoms related to their monthly usuaperiods. Symptoms are usually present during the five days before their period and then disappear within a day or two of ...

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Getting Around To It: Surviving and Embracing Procrastination

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009

I had to laugh. Having set myself the task of writing an article about procrastination, I've done everything but. I wandered into the kitchen to make yet another cup of coffee that I'll probably abandon ...

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We Shouldn’t Need a Day of Our Own

Saturday, May 9th, 2009

Everybody in the United States is terribly aware the second Sunday in May is Mother's Day -- the floral and greeting card industries won’t let you forget it. Mother's Day is big business. (Whether people ...

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Teens Who Self-Harm

Monday, May 4th, 2009

Sandy's mother, Lily, is beside herself. "I didn't notice anything was wrong all winter," she said. "Oh, she was quieter than usual and her grades weren't the best. But we moved last fall and I ...

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How To Keep Your Head in a Bad Economy

Wednesday, April 15th, 2009

When a recession hits and then gains momentum, it’s natural to feel scared, helpless or hopeless, and these feelings can get the better of us. People who feel overwhelmed often try to cope by avoiding ...

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Spring Cleaning for the Soul: Tidying Up Our Personal Closet

Wednesday, April 15th, 2009

In a recent psychodrama workshop I asked participants to visualize cleaning out their personal closet. One woman opened her imaginary closet door and began rummaging through make-believe clutter. When I asked what she ...

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