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The Habit of Worry
Each time we recall a situation from the past or anticipate a scenario of the future, we experience an imagined scene, as if it were...
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TED Talk: The Cure for Burnout (hint: it isn't self-care)
Learn strategies to take look within and take care of yourself before the burn.
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Read: Why Should I See an Out-of-Network Therapist?
Thoughts to consider when selecting an out-of-network therapist, and why out-of-network could be advantageous over in-network providers....
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Read: Some Friendships Aren't Worth Keeping: Here's How to Let Them Go
(iStock; Lily illustration) Here's the link - Some Friendships Aren't Worth Keeping: Here's How to Let Them Go
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"How Can I Convince Someone to Go to Therapy?"
Do you have compassion for a loved one and want them to get help? Are you concerned about a friend's unusual behavior and think they...
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4 Ways to Approach Intimate Relationship Problems
When couples face intimate relationship problems, there tend to be four approaches with how they may choose to move forward. Here they...
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Coping with Depression
Coping with depression is a tricky business. People experience different combinations of the symptoms of depression, and there are also...
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Dose of Confidence
Get your own set of these cards. The School of Life - Confidence Flash Cards - Improve Your Confidence
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How to Have Better Conversations
Have you ever felt misunderstood or disconnected when having conversation? Do you notice people not paying attention to you while you're...
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Is Honesty the Best Policy?
I think what makes me a good therapist is that I have a strong honesty policy in my own personal code of ethics. I have, though, gotten...
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Setting Boundaries and Tackling Ruminating Thoughts
Working at the California Institution for Women in Corona - the women's state prison in Southern California - was one of the most...
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My Office is Ready for You After COVID
When I had visions of starting my private practice, I had a few things in mind when it came to my physical office space. I wanted it to...
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Dose of Gratitude
Get your own set of these cards. The School of Life - Gratitude Cards - Set of Cards with Reasons to be Thankful
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Emotional First Aid
Let's imagine you're running around in a field after a picnic and then you step on something sharp and it cuts your foot. What do you do?...
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Dose of Kindness
Get your own set of these cards. The School of Life - Kindness - Prompt Cards for Kindness and Empathy
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TED Talk: Why We Should All Try Therapy
The psychologist making this presentation poses a solid argument on why anyone and everyone should try therapy. You do not need to be...
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Cultural Perspectives in Mental Health: Asian Americans
I want to share a link to an article that I found helpful in giving me new perspectives on my disconnect with elder family members...
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