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How Did I Miss This? Seeing the Signs of Autism Spectrum August 6, 2012 . 10 Comments
I recently read a very poignant, beautifully written piece in the Huffington Post from a dad who discovered his son had high-functioning autism at age 9. The heartfelt article struck a ... Read More
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Men Becoming Fathers July 27, 2012 . 7 Comments
Men facing ambivalence about their roles as fathers can feel terrifically alone in their struggles. Their life transitions are far removed from those of their mate, and there are very few ... Read More
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Breaking Up Is Hard to Do July 18, 2012 . 19 Comments
The grief that comes from a relationship breakup can be excruciating and can follow a similar pattern to grief resulting from a death-related loss. The main difference is that the other ... Read More
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Do Actors Pay a Psychological Price for Our Entertainment? July 17, 2012 . 17 Comments
Actors are generally viewed as creative and flamboyant individuals. They tend to be able to easily shift from traditional ideals to nontraditional roles and can exhibit emotional extremes ... Read More
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Helping Loved Ones Near the End of Life July 10, 2012 . 8 Comments
My father’s death in early 2011 of lung cancer brought about some unexpected gifts, hard though that experience was. And it was hard. Even though there’s no way around the hard, ... Read More
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Let’s Rethink the Concept of Mental Disorder June 19, 2012 . 4 Comments
Many people are now aware that the American Psychiatric Association (APA) is seriously considering classifying bereavement as a mental disorder in its new diagnostic manual if the bereaved ... Read More
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When Treatment Is Losing Its Effectiveness June 15, 2012 . 3 Comments
“Gina” is 36. She is married to “Logan,” 38, and is the mother of two sons, ages 12 and 8. Gina has been battling aggressive breast cancer for the past 2 years. Over the last 6 ... Read More
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Aloha, Graduate: Exploring Grief During Times of Transition June 12, 2012 . 8 Comments
In all change, there is an element of loss. However, this does not mean that we always greet loss with sorrow and yearning. There are certainly people, places, and things in life we would ... Read More
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New Study Suggests Depression May Increase Vulnerability to Anxiety June 4, 2012 . 4 Comments
According to a recent study conducted by Oliver J. Robinson of the National Institute of Mental Health’s Section on Neurobiology of Fear and Anxiety in Maryland, individuals with depression ... Read More
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Life Review Therapy Decreases Depression and Anxiety in Older Adults May 31, 2012 . 7 Comments
There are currently numerous different approaches for the treatment of depression. Cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness therapy and other techniques aimed at transforming behavior ... Read More
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The Pros and Cons of Staying Involved With an Ex-Spouse May 15, 2012 . 7 Comments
One of the most difficult aspects of a marital breakup is communicating with a former spouse. In the immediate aftermath of a separation, feelings are raw, and emotions can be overwhelming. ... Read More
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Two Styles of Grieving: Intuitive and Instrumental May 7, 2012 . 8 Comments
We all experience losses, big and little, throughout our lives. When enduring a big loss, people fall into patterns that may be considered masculine or feminine ways of reacting. Men and ... Read More