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The Impact of Depression on Relationships (0)
Most of us are aware about the havoc that depression can wreak on somebody. The symptoms can be almost paralyzing; a sensation that a dark cloud stalks them or a pit lingers in their stomach every waking moment. It can be easy to forget the impact of depression on intimate relationships.
Unless you’ve been depressed – [...]
Mental Health»
Have You Suffered a Loss and Feel Too Guilty to Move On? by Ben Klempner, LMSW (1)
Much has been said on the topic of loss and closure when it comes to working through grief. However, not so much has been said about the feelings of betrayal that often accompany grief.
Recently I had the opportunity of working with a young man who suffered from a form of Sexual Dysfunction/Anorexia. He and his first wife [...]
Therapy»
The Biggest Myth of Therapy (1)
If you’re considering seeing a therapist, it’s important to go in as educated as possible around what you can expect – and with some awareness of what therapy will NOT do for you. As much as psychotherapy has moved into the realm of acceptance in our culture, there are still a lot of misconceptions about the process and [...]
Ask the Therapist - A Marriage and Relationship Advice Blog»
Ask the Therapist – I Love Him but his Lack of Compromise Scares Me (0)
After a wonderful year and a half together, my boyfriend told me out of the blue that he was moving to California with his family because his family needed him. Once he arrived in California, communication quickly ceased and we both said our final goodbye three months later. After six months of no communication and [...]
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Teaching Teens about the Emotional Aspect of Intimate Relationships by Esther Boykin, MFT (2)
We are all familiar with the public service announcements encouraging parents to talk to their children about drugs and alcohol, internet safety, and sex. I even saw one recently about safe driving habits like not texting or eating behind the wheel. But have you ever wondered why aren’t parents encouraged to talk about love and [...]
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How to Help Someone with Disordered Eating by Esther Kane, MSW, Registered Clinical Counsellor (2)
As a psychotherapist mostly specializing in women with food and body image issues, I often get questions via e-mail and phone regarding how family and friends can help a loved one who is experiencing disordered eating. For this article, I have gathered what I think are some of the best sources of information on the [...]
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