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5 Practical Steps to Stop Worrying and Regain Control

Image: http://www.flickr.com/photos/circo_de_invierno/ / CC BY 2.0 “Worry often gives a small thing a big shadow.” — Swedish Proverb “If you want to test your memory, try to recall what you were worrying…

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Social Anxiety Disorder: Coping Strategies and Treatments

Most people feel anxious in social situations from time to time. But when that anxiety consistently interferes with daily life, work, or relationships, it may be social anxiety disorder — also called…

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How to Involve Family and Caregivers in Therapy for Older Adults

I often think of a therapist who had met with an older client every Tuesday for nearly a year. At first, changes were subtle and easy to dismiss: an occasional missed appointment,…

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Get Started Today: 3 Practical Steps That Worked for Me

“The tragedy of life is not that it ends so soon, but that we wait so long to begin it.”W. M. Lewis “How soon ‘not now’ becomes ‘never’.”Martin Luther How to Get…

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Exposure Therapy Explained: Who Benefits and How It Works

Do anxiety and avoidance feel like they control your life? You might struggle with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), where intrusive thoughts dominate your day. Or perhaps past trauma has led to post-traumatic stress…

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Winston Churchill’s 6 Timeless Principles for Success

“Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.” “We make a living by what we get, but we make…

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Caregiver Family Therapy: Why It Matters for Dementia Families

A family member calls asking you to see an older loved one who is living with dementia. In psychotherapy with adults, that call raises immediate questions: Who is the client? Who has…

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Addiction Therapy: What to Expect and How It Works

In 2021, 44.1 million adults in the United States experienced a substance use disorder (SUD). Addictive behaviors and substances vary widely and can include stimulants, sedatives, opioids, gambling, video gaming, and disordered…

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How to Permanently Break a Bad Habit

Image credit: Flickr — CC BY 2.0 “Bad habits are easier to abandon today than tomorrow.” Yiddish Proverb “Men’s natures are alike; it is their habits that separate them.” Confucius Almost everyone…

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NP vs MD: Key Differences and How to Choose a Provider

When people seek help for mental health concerns, a common question is whether to consult a medical doctor (MD) or a nurse practitioner (NP). Both professionals provide important care, but they differ…