The Psych Central Report
Issue 13, March 2006
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Helping Others Online Without Becoming Overwhelmed
By Sky & Nothemama8 The more you engage in emailing, instant messaging, chat rooms, and discussion boards, the more likely it becomes that you will find yourself trying to help someone with a specific, perhaps difficult issue. It's important to maintain certain personal boundaries to prevent overwhelming yourself--especially if you are also trying to tackle your own problems. Read more... — • — Isolation or Time Alone? By Alex Williams I would like to say a few words in defense of spending time alone. Many of us here at PC are familiar with the strategy of isolating ourselves when we feel unwell, and that can be a very unhappy place to be. However, it doesn't follow that we have to be unhappy when we choose to spend some time alone. There is a difference between enjoying time alone and feeling isolated, or cut off from others, which can be a very painful and lonely experience. Read more... — • — Part 1: On Denial, Tolerance and Acceptance By SeptMorn When my mother first told me that my dad had died, it made me sad, but when I searched my heart, I knew that I didn't believe it. For years after, I would think that I saw the back of his head or saw him walking down the street. I knew in my heart of hearts that was my daddy! Read more... — • — News Update A news update of some of the most important psychology, mental and behavioral health news items from around the 'Net in the past few weeks. |
An Introduction to Psychotherapy
By John M. Grohol, Psy.D. Psychotherapy is a process focused on helping you heal and learn more constructive ways to deal with the problems or issues within your life. It can also be a supportive process when going through a difficult period or under increased stress, such as starting a new career or going through a divorce. Read more... — • — Mental Illness in the Workplace: Talking to Your Employer By SS8282 In the last issue, I briefly mentioned the cost of mental illness in the workplace. This section discusses the issues of talking to your employer - do you have to tell them? How do you tell them? Before telling anyone, especially your employer, about your illness, first see a physician for a diagnosis. Self-diagnoses generally are inaccurate. Read more... — • — What's New on Psych Central A listing of updates, additions and changes on Psych Central. — • —
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Last reviewed: By John M. Grohol, Psy.D. on 9 Jun 2016
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Last reviewed: By John M. Grohol, Psy.D. on 9 Jun 2016
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