Getting Through the Holidays: Part 2
Reaching Out for Support

Many people relate to the fact that the holidays are a stressful time because of a perceived “obligation” to spend extended visits with family members who may be dysfunctional or...

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Getting Through the Holidays: Part I
Fruitcake, Mistletoe, Anxiety, and Stress

There is a universal expectation and cultural push to spend the holidays with family. Even though the malls pipe in holiday cheer, lights twinkle on houses, and TV ads depict families...

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Planting Seeds of Hope

I have often likened being a therapist to being a diligent and nurturing gardener. So much of the time we are planting seeds, encouraging clients to become curious about their...

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How Spirituality Can Play a Role in Trauma Treatment

Clinicians who work with trauma know that one of the fundamental treatment issues is processing feelings of loss. The experience of loss can permeate clients’ lives and often manifests through...

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The Rise of Teen Dating Violence and Ways You Can Intervene

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. This issue is far more prevalent than people think. In the Unites States one in three teens will experience emotional, sexual, or physical...

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Impact and Reflections of 2015: The Year That Was

As 2015 comes to a close and you reflect on the last 12 months, I’m sure you’ll agree the year was filled with many powerful, moving, positive, frightening, and important...

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Making Simple Resolutions Last in 2016

In addition to the noisemakers and fireworks, it’s kind of a given that ringing in the New Year is supposed to be accompanied by a long list of resolutions that...

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Psychodrama and Parts Work: Providing a ‘stage’ for practice and healing

Psychodrama is a holistic therapy that offers clients the opportunity to “act out” situations, emotions, interpersonal scenarios, and experiences that impact mind, body, and their spiritual wellbeing. It’s often thought...

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The Dynamics Behind High Sensation-Seeking People

They dive off of bridges, zoom on motorcycles, and bungee jump. If you didn’t know better, you might think they have a death wish or they have a variety of bipolar disorder.

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The Adolescent Brain and Substance Abuse

Two great quotes can be found in Principles of Adolescent Substance Use Disorder Treatment: A Research Based Guide:  “The adolescent brain is often likened to a car with a fully functioning...

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