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- Top 25 Psychiatric Medications for 2016
- When You Don't Feel Like Yourself
- The Myth of "It Takes Two to Ruin a Relationship"
- The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories: Why Do People Believe Them?
- In Conflict with a Narcissist? 6 Reasons to Watch Your Back
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Emotional Deprivation and Grass is Greener Thinking
This is the third piece in my series of “Grass is Greener” posts...
Great Communication
Linda: There is a big difference between speaking from our inner experience and...
How to Regain Your Self-Respect Once It’s Lost
“Respect your efforts, respect yourself. Self-respect leads to self-discipline. When you have both firmly under your belt, that’s real power.” – Clint Eastwood Many people don’t think about self-respect until they realize they’ve lost it. By that time, however, it...
Book Review: Helping Groups Heal
Leading a group is not an easy task. Whether it’s a group of clients in your counseling practice or peers in your church, there are challenges anytime you bring a ...
The Magic of Lego
I’ve always said that I have ¨no spatial intelligence¨ – but, as a...
The Harder Alternative
It’s hard having ADHD. I mean, I think it’s hard. I can’t really say that not having it would be easier since I’ve never not had ADHD. I assume it’s ...
When to Consider Couple’s Counseling
At times, a person with intense emotions may decline support or even deny that they need to get help. This can be frustrating and hurtful to those who want to ...
Being Wooed by a Narcissist? 5 Ways to Tell
Sometimes, alas, things are just too good to be true. That’s what I hear from readers who recall how their relationship started with a man who turned out to be ...
Today I Love The Music
Today I love the music of Gord Downie. I love that he was determined to make a difference with his life and he did. I love that human nature is ...
Difference between PTSD reactions and Borderline Personality Disorder
The first couple of therapy sessions with Trina were rollercoaster rides. One second she was excited about a new job and all of the possibilities it presented. The next she ...
#264 Surviving a Rape Culture
The story of Harvey Weinstein has brought the reality of a rape culture front and center. So I felt inclined to post a blog that I have posted before. As ...
#MeToo: You Too?
A viral campaign that has been making the rounds on social media comes equipped with a hashtag and an attempt to bring attention to the prevalence of sexual harassment and abuse, both in the workplace and in personal life. It...
12 Incorrect Beliefs About Psychotherapy
Have you ever been in therapy? If so, what did you like about it? What did you dislike about it? Psychotherapy isn’t as cut and dry as it may appear ...
You Can’t Forget What You Don’t Know
Has anyone seen my keys? I’ve forgotten where I put them. Or maybe I never knew in the first place? “Forgetful” is one of those adjectives that’s often used to ...
Helping Others Can Heal the Brain
The greatest show in Las Vegas history must be the recent outpouring of the best of humanity. The courage shown by professional rescuers and regular citizens reaching out to help, and even risking their lives to do so, leaves many...
Perfectionism, Anxiety & Bipolar Disorder
In some ways, perfectionism can be helpful. People who are perfectionists tend to produce high-quality work. They are typically on time or early and are always willing to go the ...
5 Study Summaries on the Benefits of Hypnosis for Headache Pain
Hypnosis is one of the oldest healing modalities. From ancient Egyptian “sleep temples” to the Mesmerism of the 1700’s, trance phenomena have claimed to cure all manner of ills. In ...
How Do I Get My Kids to Stop Swearing? (Reader Question)
Here’s the latest anonymous question from one of my readers: My kids are 9 and 6, and they’ve been swearing more lately. I try not to make a big deal ...
Getting Through College with Depression
As a former college student, I know what it’s like to live with a mental...
A HMO is OK!
You are more likely to get a look if you say you have an HMO versus a PPO...
Schizophrenia Interferes With All Brain Communication Networks
New research finds the effects of schizophrenia are widespread with the disease affecting neural wiring in all areas of the brain. The finding overturns the theory that schizophrenia manifests due […]
Study Explores Head Impacts in Youth Football
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) in American football have become a national concern. Research has shown that neurocognitive and brain changes can occur from repeated head impacts, even when there is […]
Family Support Important When Living with Chronic Illness
New research finds that a family approach helps a loved one learn to live with their chronic illness in the most productive manner possible. Penn State researchers discovered family intervention […]
Specific Brain Training Approach Can Aid Memory and Attention
New research suggests a specific method of brain-training is significantly better in improving memory and attention than other training protocols. Johns Hopkins University researchers discovered the method that helps the […]
Mouse Study Finds Stress Can Take Physical Toll as Badly as Junk Food
A new study from Brigham Young University finds that stress damages the GI system of mice in a similar manner as junk food, especially among females. Dr. Laura Bridgewater, a […]
Midday Light Therapy May Be Best for Bipolar Disorder
A new study suggests that six weeks of midday light therapy can help people with bipolar disorder improve mood and enhance functional abilities. Bright light therapy has been used for […]
