Archive for October 20th, 2008
October 20th, 2008
Is your teenager or adolescent driving you crazy? Are you finding her or his behavior out-of-control or self-destructive? Do you battle over every little thing? Has your son or daughter changed…becoming depressed, reclusive, or uninterested in activities he or she used to enjoy? Are you concerned about your child?
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Tags: adolescents, Parenting, rebellion, teenagers
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October 20th, 2008
People can often wonder if their drinking is creating a problem in their lives. They can be hesitant to call themselves an alcoholic. They simply find themselves questioning an embarrassing thing they did at a party or wondering if their desire to have a drink is taking too prominent a role in their lives.
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Tags: alcoholics, alcoholism, recovery
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October 20th, 2008
Understandably so, many People of Color are most comfortable seeing a therapist of their own race. This makes intuitive sense. However, African American folk seeing Caucasian therapists need assurance that their therapist is both culturally competent and anti-racist. Otherwise, therapy will be ineffective.
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Tags: racism
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October 20th, 2008
Living with cancer is hard. It challenges us in so many different ways – physically, emotionally, spiritually. It touches almost all aspects of our lives too, from work and leisure to connecting to family and friends.
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Tags: cancer, fear, treatment
Posted Under | Cancer, HIV and Other Illnesses | Comments Off on Being Honest with Cancer
October 20th, 2008
People questioning their gender identity need to be assured that their therapist is affirming and knowledgeable. I have educated myself, gained training, and have experience working with transgender folk and people uncomfortable with the gender they were assigned.
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Tags: bisexual, gay, gender, glbt, identity, lesbian, lgbt, transgender, transphobia, transsexual
Posted Under | Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, & Queer Concerns | Comments Off on Questioning Gender Identity
October 20th, 2008
Grief and loss comes in many shapes and forms. It can be the death of a loved one, a death of a pet, the loss of health. It can also take the shape of a damaged relationship.
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Tags: death, dying, grief, healing, loss
Posted Under | Grief & Loss | Comments Off on Grief Therapy