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What To Do If You’re Not Clicking With You’re Therapist

Not clicking with a therapist - what next?

Picture this: You’re excited to start therapy and improve yourself. You find a therapist, attend a few sessions and start thinking to yourself, “I don’t like my therapist.” If this scenario sounds familiar to you, know that you’re not alone. Keep reading to find out how to tell your therapist you’re leaving and get some […]

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Self Harm and Mental Health

The relationship between self harm and mental health

When feelings of intense sadness, anger or stress get the better of us, it’s human nature to seek relief from our pain — even if it hurts us. Self-harm, also known as nonsuicidal self-injury, refers to deliberately injuring yourself without suicidal intent. People use self-harm as a “release valve” to externalize the emotional pain that

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Sexual Abuse and Mental Health

Addressing Sexual Trauma in therapy

Scandals have made headlines recently involving sexual abuse of minors in major organizations such as the Catholic Church , Southern Baptist Convention, Boy Scouts of America, and Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. It’s no surprise, then, that thousands of people are living day to day with highly traumatic memories. Trauma, particularly in

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Powerful Recovery Quotes

Recovery is a multifaceted process. Giving up drugs and alcohol — and staying clean — isn’t always a straight path. There may be obstacles and difficulties on the journey to the new and improved you. However, it’s a road worth traveling and one others have successfully traversed. Recovery quotes may help you gain strength and

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What is a Dry Drunk?

A “dry drunk” is someone sober but still stuck in addictive thinking: Irritability, denial, or emotional shutdown Recovery takes more than just stopping use Therapy helps address root issues Recovering from alcohol use disorder (AUD) can be a long journey. For many who choose to stop drinking, the path is strewn with obstacles and detours.

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