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The Creative Process of Psychotherapy

Effective psychotherapy is a mutual creative process between therapist and patient.

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Why You Might Have Low Self-Esteem and How to Cure That

When you believe the lie from others that you are worth less than the rest, then you sometimes believe it. Don’t.

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Why Donald Trump Could Benefit From LSD Therapy

Research shows just one psychedelic therapy session can be a transformative experience that changes perspectives and reframes life priorities. What could it do for Donald Trump?

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Superhero Therapy—Healing through fiction

Do you enjoy reading fiction, watching fantasy or science fiction TV shows, or reading Superhero comics? What if these have a potential to help us better manage our mental health?

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When You Suspect Your Kid has a Substance Abuse Problem

If you find evidence that your child is using drugs or alcohol, here are some suggestions about how to take the next step and talk to your child.

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Connecticut Bans Reparative Therapy for LGBT Youth

Connecticut makes it illegal for licensed professionals to practice reparative therapy on gay or transgender youth.

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First Responders and Mental Health

We must not delay responding to our first responders.

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Talking to the Doctor’s Family

Aren't sure if your suicide risk assessment meets the standard of care? Talk to the family.

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Fathering Fosters Virtuous Aggression

David Hicks explores masculine aggression in a new novel, White Plains, that is engaging, insightful, and funny.

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Couples Therapy: 15 Essentials That the Best Therapists Do

If you are a therapist, to what extent do you follow these guidelines? If you are choosing a therapist, or evaluating whether to stay with one you've been with, here's help.

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Find Out What Really Happens in Couples Therapy

Until now, the only way to find out what really happens in a couples therapy session is to go to couples therapy with your partner. That is about to change.

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Are Therapists Just Rent-a-Friends?

If you had real friends, some people say, you wouldn’t need a therapist. Is psychotherapy really just a substitute for friendship or is there more to it?

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10 Keys to Recovery

The must-haves for recovery from mental illness or addiction.

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How Trauma Impacts Us

Hold onto your dreams.

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When It’s Hard to Forgive: Five Suggestions for You

Do not quickly abandon the forgiveness process once you begin. Consider these ideas for your healing.

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When You're Not Sure Therapy and Self-Help Is Working

Sometimes we are not sure the hard work on ourselves is paying off. It's important to trust the process.

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Medication For Life

Some people need medication to live. Are others put on unneeded medication for life?

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Seligman on Tour

Is "prospection" the newest and holiest of grails in psychology? Seligman: "Yes." We: "No."

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What's Up with Bipolar Disorder?

Bipolar Disorder is as Malignant as Cancer, says Robert Post

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The Catastrophic Effects of Mental Health Stigma

Transforming mental health in America. We have a long way to go.

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