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Recognizing Signs of Violence

Warning Signs Often people who act violently have trouble controlling their feelings. They may have been hurt by others. Some think that making people fear them through violence or threats of violence will solve their problems or earn them respect. This isn’t true. People who behave violently lose...

Confronting Child Sexual Abuse

Child sexual abuse is a significant problem in our society. Many studies have estimated that an alarming 12 to 25% of girls and 8 to 10% of boys experience some form of sexual abuse prior to the age of 18 years. Other studies have suggested that these figures may even be an underestimate and that as many as...

What To Expect From Therapy

What To Expect From Therapy Many of us enter therapy hoping to get some quick relief from the distress that we are experiencing. We are aware that therapy is costing us a lot in terms of time, money, and energy and we want to see some immediate results, especially when we are in pain. It is important that...

A Guide To Understanding Depression vs. Sadness

A Guide To Understanding Depression vs. Sadness  [ Depression Screening Test ] Depression vs. Sadness How do you know when what you are experiencing is just a bad day or something more serious?  We all have our ups and downs depending on how our day or week is going.  The transition from bad...

Treatment Centers and Programs

Asking the right questions is important When you call a treatment program for information, you have the right to receive clear and complete answers. Before you make any decisions, ask questions and get the information you need. A treatment center should offer a variety of treatment programs that meet the...

Sweet Solitude, Part 1: Two Meanings of Alone

Time spent alone is not just about loneliness Published on March 20, 2011 by Bella DePaulo, Ph.D. in Living Single “You poor thing – you’re ‘alone’ – you ‘don’t have anyone.” I’ve been railing against this use of the word alone to describe single...

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