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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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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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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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Survivors of Child Abuse and the Need to Divorce Mom and the Family
There are many articles that appear on the Internet about the narcissist and the harm he causes. There is no doubt that these are valid and important posts. However, there Read more
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Understanding Anger
Anger is a normal emotion that everyone experiences from time to time. However, if a person feels unable to control their anger, it can cause problems in relationships and at Read more
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Compassion vs. Empathy
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 and relationship conflict in their Read more
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Social Avoidance
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 they will Read more
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Nonverbal Communication in Relationships
Shakespeare said it best: "The eyes are the windows to the soul." Just looking at the picture of this little girl tells us a lot about her mood. To say Read more
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The Painful Problem of Shame
There is probably nothing more painful for people than harboring feelings of shame. Feelings of shame are deeply rooted. The tendency is to keep them hidden so that we ourselves are Read more
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Are You Stigmatized by Psychotherapy?
Attitudes that prevent people from going to therapy. Good reasons to seek psychotherapy Read more