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Confronting Child Sexual Abuse
Posted by Judy on Aug 18, 2011 in addiction, Anxiety, child psychiatrist, child psychologist, childrens counseling, counseling, Depression, Eating Disorders, General Information, Marketing, parenting, Psychiatrist, psychiatrist, psychiatry, Psychistrist, psychologist, psychology, relationships, Sexuality, Therapist, Therapy, Treatment | 34 comments
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...
Cherishing Behaviors For Couples: Some Suggestions
Posted by Judy on Aug 15, 2011 in counseling, marriage counseling, marriage counselor, psychologist, psychology, relationships, Therapist, Therapy, Treatment | 5 comments
When I was a practicing therapist, I often used this as a homework exercise for the couples I was working with. I had them post it on the bathroom mirror, the refrigerator door, the bedroom closet door and add new ones as they thought of them. The husbands loved it because they didn’t have to guess at...
Law Enforcement and Military Personnel Benefit from Online Therapy
Posted by Judy on Aug 12, 2011 in counseling, Depression, Eating Disorders, General Information, Online Therapy, parenting, psychologist, psychology, relationships, Therapist, Therapy, Treatment, Wellness | 0 comments
Online therapy offers a resource for officers and military personnel concerned about privacy and confidentiality, factors essential to those who fear negative career effects for those who seek help. Online counseling allows clients to receive counseling from the comfort of their own home, in a confidential...
What To Expect From Therapy
Posted by Judy on Jul 18, 2011 in addiction, Anxiety, child psychiatrist, child psychologist, childrens counseling, counseling, Depression, Eating Disorders, General Information, Marketing, marriage counseling, marriage counselor, Online Therapy, parenting, Psychiatrist, psychiatrist, psychiatry, Psychistrist, psychologist, psychology, relationships, Sexuality, social worker, Therapist, Therapy, Treatment | 3 comments
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...
How Do I CHOOSE A THERAPIST
Posted by Judy on Jun 30, 2011 in counseling, Psychiatrist, psychiatry, psychologist, psychology, relationships, Sexuality, social worker, Therapist, Therapy, Treatment, Wellness | 0 comments
Choosing a therapist, unlike choosing a dentist or other professional, can be a very difficult choice. Most of us from an early age have had experience with doctors and dentists, but very few have had experience with therapists. So here are a few tips that might help you when evaluating a therapist,...
Solitude, Part 2: The Benefits It Brings, and the Special Strengths of the People Who Enjoy It
Posted by Judy on Jun 13, 2011 in childrens counseling, counseling, General Information, psychology, relationships, Uncategorized, Wellness | 4 comments
Here’s what makes solitude so sweet
Unlike the readers of my last post, who were so articulate and insightful about the sweetness of solitude, many professional researchers have had a much harder time recognizing that solitude can actually be beneficial. Maybe part of the reason is that psychologists...
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