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Healing from Grief through Acceptance Therapy by Ben Klempner, LMSW (2)
Grief can come for a variety of reasons such as the death of a loved one, the loss of a job, a divorce, or any transitional and defining moment in life, either pleasant, painful, or both.
A good friend of mine lost his dog. A Yorkshire Terroir, she was stolen from him. His heart was broken [...]
Women and Stress: The Two Do Not Need to Go Together
Today’s 21st century woman is under a lot of pressure. These days, women have MANY roles and responsibilities. We are moms, corporate employees, business owners, wives, girlfriends, scout troop leaders, PTA members, cheerleading coaches, dog walkers, and a whole lot of other things. We cook breakfasts, lunches and dinners. We delegate tasks, sit in traffic; [...]
Have You Suffered a Loss and Feel Too Guilty to Move On? by Ben Klempner, LMSW
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 [...]
What is Depression by Dean Sunseri, LPC
Defined: Depression is a debilitating state that has a negative impact on a person’s mood, and a loss of interest or pleasure in daily activities. A depressed person will describe their mood as sad or empty, and sometimes he or she becomes irritable easily. Some other characteristics are weight loss, difficulty sleeping or sleeping too [...]
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