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Emotional invalidation is when someone ignores, judges, or outright rejects your thoughts, feelings, or emotions. When you receive emotional...
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My Kid is Always Worried: Parental Options for Treating Child Anxiety
Anxiety can be a normal part of life, for both adults and children. In children, especially, new experiences can be seen as a threat until they build...
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Can Depression Be Treated Without Medication?
Depression is one of the more common mental health problems, diagnosed in approximately one out of five Americans at some point in their lives....
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I'm New to Therapy. How Do I Prepare for a Therapy Session?
If you've never been to a therapy session, getting started with therapy can feel scary. Therapy is an unknown territory, and therefore you may be...
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I'm Sad About Turning 50; What Can I Do?
Younger people don't spend too much time thinking about old age, but as life goes on you may find yourself ruminating on gray hair, decreased energy,...
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How Can I Support My Partner With Depression?
As the partner of someone who is experiencing depression, you can be a huge support for their mental health and well-being. Many of us, however, are...
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What is functional family therapy, and how can it help?
If you work with at-risk youth, know someone with a troubled child, or have one yourself, you may have heard of functional family therapy. This...
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Need Help With Self-Care? How to Prioritize Yourself and Boost Mental Health
Practicing self-care is a common refrain in media across the board, and while many of us spend a lot of time and energy intending to practice...
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How to Improve My Child's Self Esteem: Effective Tips and Strategies
Positive self-esteem can be an essential factor in child development. It helps to contribute to positive social behavior, is protective against...
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How Couples Counseling Can Benefit Long-Distance Relationships
Long distance relationships experience challenges that closer distance relationships don't, and yet there are also several benefits to this type of...