Insomnia / Problems Sleeping
June 11, 2015
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This page provides a comprehensive overview of insomnia and other types of sleep problems, along with strategies to improve sleep. Sections include: General Description of Insomnia and Other Sleep... Read More...
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At the center of co-dependency lies low self-esteem and low self-worth or, in different words, negative beliefs about my lovability and my contributions in this world. Because the term co-dependency... Read More...
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If you’re like many of us, you’d probably guess that major life events will have strong, relatively long-lasting effects on your emotions. But this is often not the case. Affective forecasting is... Read More...
What is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)? By Christine Benvenuto, MFT, Co-Founder of the Oakland DBT and Mindfulness Center in Oakland, CA Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a research-supported... Read More...
Psychotherapist and Co-author of Sitting Together: Essential Skills for Mindfulness-Based Psychotherapy, Tom Pedulla provides an excellent description of arguably one of the fastest growing areas in... Read More...
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There are a variety of theories about how to make behavioral changes – either starting something new or eliminating something old. This post reviews some key models for changing behavior, including... Read More...
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We’ve all heard that having a positive attitude can help us cope with stressful events, but can putting a smile on your face really change how you feel about a situation? Psychologists have found... Read More...
Learn about Depression
April 29, 2015
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This page is for learning all about depression, from both a humanistic and clinical perspective. Develop an understanding of the signs and symptoms of depression, its possible causes and... Read More...
What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)?
April 23, 2015
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What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)? By Ivy Hall, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), described in a previous post, is considered to be a “second wave”... Read More...
What is Chronic Pain Management?
April 13, 2015
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What is Chronic Pain Management? By Dina Perez Neira, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist The International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) defines pain as “an unpleasant sensory and... Read More...