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Maiden, Mother & Crone Archteypes for Mental Health October 25, 2021 . No Comments
by Nicole Urdang, MS, NCC, DHM, LMHC, in Buffalo, New York Maiden, Mother & Crone Archetypes for Mental Health You don’t have to be a neopaganist to appreciate the beauty of the ... Read More
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The Change: Menopause and Mental Health October 19, 2021 . 1 Comment
The Change: Menopause and Mental Health As women age, it’s only a matter of time before menopause sets in. Since every person is unique, the timing of menopause varies from one person ... Read More
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Endo Warriors: What We Wish Our Therapists Knew March 26, 2021 . 2 Comments
by Lauren Kraig, GoodTherapy.org Content Editor Endo Warriors: What We Wish Our Therapists Knew March is many things: college basketball playoffs, the beginning of spring, Women’s History ... Read More
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Do Only Women Deal with Shopping Addiction? Addressing a Common Myth September 20, 2018 . No Comments
It’s difficult to spend time in any women’s community, online or otherwise, without hearing a reference to retail therapy. In the popular press, shopping is gendered as a pursuit for ... Read More
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Women and Self-Worth: 5 Steps to Improving Self-Esteem August 29, 2018 . 9 Comments
Earlier this week I participated for the first time in a “ladies’ night out” tennis round robin event in my community. Throughout the evening, I found myself noticing how ... Read More
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#MeToo and You: Becoming Power Positive June 20, 2018 . 2 Comments
How is the #MeToo movement and the issues it brings up affecting you personally and professionally? Every year in Boulder, Colorado, there is an impressive Conference on World Affairs (CWA). ... Read More
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How Can We Help Young Women Develop Positive Body Image? March 30, 2018 . 2 Comments
Adolescence is well known to be a challenging time. Much has been written about the difficulties of early adolescence, especially as it relates to the development of girls. Dr. Mary Pipher’s ... Read More
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How to Raise Confident Girls in the Age of the Instagram Star March 28, 2018 . No Comments
Parents, take heed. Kids see thousands of advertisements every day. Girls are especially susceptible to pervasive depictions of an idealized concept of femininity. Images of stereotypically ... Read More
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Vaginismus: What It Is and How It Can Be Treated March 27, 2018 . 2 Comments
Many people reach adulthood without ever receiving adequate or accurate information about how their bodies work. As a result, many—women in particular—suffer in silence over symptoms ... Read More
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Should I Come Forward About Being Sexually Harassed? February 5, 2018 . 2 Comments
Dear GoodTherapy.org, Thirteen years ago, I was a young administrative assistant for a very powerful man who is well known in my community. On more than one occasion, we were in the office ... Read More
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Study Identifies Protein Differences in Women Who Attempt Suicide December 13, 2017 . No Comments
Women with a history of suicidal behavior have lower levels of a protein called brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), according to a study published in Suicide and Life-Threatening ... Read More
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Cultural Factors Affect Women’s Sexuality December 11, 2017 . 3 Comments
Cultural issues can heavily affect women’s sexuality, according to a study published in Sexuality & Culture. They are particularly salient for women who are lesbian and bisexual. Prior ... Read More