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A Problem for Mothers, Is There Such a Thing as instinctual love of a mother for her baby?
Motherly love is not an instinct Read more
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Psychotherapy for the Elderly During Covid-19
The Coronavirus has left the elderly feeling more lonely and depressed than ever before Read more
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Ways of Reducing Anger and Anxiety During Covid19
The pandemic is causing a lot of anxiety and anger Read more
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Coping Strategies for Anxiety and Stress During the Coronavirus Pandemic
The Coronavirus pandemic is creating an emotional crisis for most people. It's time to get help. Read more
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How to Stop Beating Yourself Up, An Ode to Being Imperfect
It is important to understand that none of us are perfect Read more
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Coronavirus Mental Health Resources
These are important mental health resources for during this time of coronavirus. I want to remind everyone that I am also available via video at http://www.allanschwartztherapy.net https://universityhq.org/resources/students-mental-health/ Read more
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Corona Virus, Perception, Reality and Frenzied Shopping in the United States: A Story of Fear and Anxiety
It is said that perception is everything, Is it? “There is no truth. There is only perception.” Gustave Flaubert There was a time when I was growing up during the fifties and Read more
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The Health Benefits of Psychotherapy
There is no question that the mind and body are integral parts of one another. After all, the brain is part of the body and the mind, or consciousness and self-awareness, Read more
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Why Are People So Very Angry?
The other day I witnessed something that has become all too common while driving on one of the roads. One car was tailgating the car in front of him, blaring his Read more
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Are You Lonely? It Can be Hazardous to Your Health
"I am a lonely personI have many people around meBut the feeling of lonelinessIt's deeply seated in me The birds are chirpingI can hear the voicesMy kids are chatting aroundBut I Read moreCategory: Social Interaction,  Psychotherapy,  Depression
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How Can I be Sure I Remember Accurately? The Story of Family Scapegoating
Case: A young mother referred herself to me after reading my article on Scapegoating. She remembered being scapegoated by her family as a child, first by her parents and secondly by her Read more
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We All Need Friends, "Lean on Me"
Men pay a heavy price for not expressing their emotions Read more
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Shame and the Avoidant Personality Disorder
Shame vs. Guilt There is probably no more difficult and painful emotion than shame. Shame involves complete self-condemnation. It is a major attack against the self in which the individual believes Read more
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Apathy, Sympathy, Empathy, Compassion...Is Anyone Listening?
There are a number of reactions that people have when a friend, neighbor or loved one is in some kind of life crisis, emotional pain or relationship conflict in their Read more
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Do You Find Holidays Stressful and Depressing?
The Holidays can be difficult for many people. Help is available Read more
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Are You Having a Hard Time Coping With Retirement?
The problems of retirement and aging Read more