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Denial, Bargaining, and Disability: Adapting to a New Reality October 17, 2012 . 8 Comments
There are many parallels between living with a disability and dealing with an uninvited house guest. If you have ever had an uninvited house guest, I am sure you remember moments when ... Read More
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Live Until You Die October 17, 2012 . 5 Comments
“Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start.” —Nido Qubein My post this month is inspired by Donna’s Cancer Story, a blog ... Read More
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New Study Examines Reaction and Adaption in People with Cancer October 8, 2012 . 7 Comments
Cancer can be a devastating event in anyone’s life. The shock of receiving a diagnosis, regardless of the prognosis, can cause psychological distress. Many people experience a range of ... Read More
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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome: a Cruel and Unusual Mystery October 5, 2012 . 9 Comments
October marks Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Month, a time when parents of children taken too soon grieve and recall special memories, but also a time to learn more about SIDS ... Read More
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Coping with the Emotional Rollercoaster of a Cancer Diagnosis September 25, 2012 . 14 Comments
What goes through a person’s mind after hearing those dreaded words: “I am sorry, but you have cancer”? The immense tide of feelings that someone will experience after being diagnosed ... Read More
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Emotional Recovery from a Natural Disaster September 20, 2012 . 13 Comments
Severe weather in the form of Hurricane Isaac and droughts in specific areas of the United States have negatively impacted many people. Not only do natural disasters cause death, injuries, ... Read More
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Why Divorce Hurts September 14, 2012 . 155 Comments
The pain of divorce is often unbearable. The experience can be so awful that you wonder whether it would have been easier to stay married or even to be dealing with some other horrific ... Read More
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Preparing for Breast Cancer: How Men Cope After Partner’s Treatment September 5, 2012 . 11 Comments
There is an abundance of research examining the psychological effects of breast cancer diagnoses and treatment on women. There is less research on how the treatment of this potentially ... Read More
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New Study Examines Effect of Bereavement on Parental Mortality September 4, 2012 . 7 Comments
One of the most intense and painful losses is the death of a child. Whether the child is grown or still young, this type of loss contradicts the life cycle and typically is the result of ... Read More
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Helping People Heal from Infidelity and Betrayal August 24, 2012 . 16 Comments
Next Friday, August 31, 2012, GoodTherapy.org is thrilled to welcome Dr. Laurie Moore, who will present Healing Betrayal Caused by Infidelity, a FREE CE teleconference for GoodTherapy.org ... Read More
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Attachment Styles Impact Well-Being in Older Adults August 21, 2012 . 5 Comments
As people age, they face challenges that they may never have experienced before. Loss of friends due to death, loss of independence as a result of diminished income, and loss of physical ... Read More
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How Does an Empty Nest Affect Parents of Autistic Young Adults? August 16, 2012 . 10 Comments
The transition from child to adult is a profound one, for both child and parent. As adolescents mature and develop their own identity, they yearn for independence and often find it through ... Read More