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“That Never Happened” — Experiencing Gaslighting August 30, 2021 . 1 Comment
by Allie Dainow, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), in Toronto, ON, Canada “That Never Happened” — Experiencing Gaslighting What Is Gaslighting? Gaslighting is when someone ... Read More
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Overcoming Impostor Syndrome in the Age of Social Media May 6, 2019 . No Comments
Social media enable everyone to build, create, and curate their own brand. Others interact with this personal brand, refining and changing it. This dynamic process can create a social media ... Read More
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Where Does Self-Esteem Come From and How Can I Develop It? July 3, 2018 . 4 Comments
Self-esteem has been a pop psychology topic for decades. People often focus on it in therapy. We often speak about it with flowery and shallow language, though there is a plethora of research ... Read More
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Still Worthy: Coping with Doubt and Grief After Loss November 3, 2017 . 3 Comments
Three years ago my life changed overnight when I suddenly and very unexpectedly lost my best friend Diana. I can’t begin to describe the shock I experienced, or the depth of pain ... Read More
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Help! I’m Having Second Thoughts About Quitting My Job October 27, 2017 . 5 Comments
Dear GoodTherapy.org, I left my job about two months ago, run-down and on the brink of something drastic because of how miserable I was. It was an extremely high-stress job in finance, ... Read More
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Why We Ignore Our Intuition and How to Overcome Self-Doubt June 21, 2017 . 6 Comments
“Why didn’t I just listen to myself—I knew what I needed to do all along and I ignored it!” If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Trusting our gut is tricky business, and ... Read More
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Lonely Journey: My Struggle to Cope with My Son’s Bipolar Diagnosis April 28, 2017 . 7 Comments
In August of 2014, in the middle of the night, a phone call came: My son was unresponsive and was being transferred to the hospital. I remember the 30-minute drive to the hospital, trying ... Read More
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Breaking the Chains: Finding Relief from a Harsh Superego April 26, 2017 . 10 Comments
Have you ever thought, “I’m my own worst enemy”? Do you ever feel plagued by a relentlessly critical internal voice? Perhaps you feel stuck and find it difficult to think creatively ... Read More
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What’s Wrong with You? Nothing. Stand Strong in Who You Are. October 28, 2016 . 10 Comments
There seems to be a lot of information out there about relationships with others, but not as much is said about the relationship you have with yourself. I’m a huge believer that the relationship ... Read More
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By Judging Others, Are You Really Judging Yourself? September 27, 2016 . 10 Comments
“If you are pained by external things, it is not they that disturb you, but your own judgment of them. And it is in your power to wipe out that judgment now.” —Marcus Aurelius I wonder ... Read More
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5 Steps to Happier Résumé Writing September 1, 2016 . 5 Comments
When it comes to résumé writing, the first feelings that often come up are fear and inadequacy. Before the résumé is sent to anyone, viewed by anyone, or considered by a prospective ... Read More
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Authenticity: The Key to a Healthy Life August 19, 2016 . 7 Comments
One of my favorite quotes is by author Marianne Williamson: “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. As we are liberated ... Read More