Category: psychotherapy
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Navigating Relationships: Healing vs. Loneliness
She told me she wasn’t ready for a relationship. She needed time to “find herself,” to heal from the past. To build a life that didn’t revolve around anyone else. Fair. But a few weeks later, she was already talking to someone new. Not because she had finished healing. But because loneliness is louder than…
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Inside the Therapy Room
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🛋️ “Oh no, my therapist will think I’m crazy.” I’ve heard this line more times than I can count. Usually followed by a nervous laugh, averted eyes, or a sheepish smile. But here’s the truthAs a psychologist with over a decade of experience, I can assure you I don’t think you’re crazy. I think you’re…
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𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 – 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐌𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲 𝐛𝐲 𝐃𝐫. 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐝 𝐃. 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐬.
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Although originally written for depression, the tools in this book are powerful anxiety-busters. Dr. Burns simplifies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into everyday language. You learn how your thoughts especially those sneaky negative ones fuel anxiety and more importantly, how to challenge them like a mental ninja. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐟𝐮𝐥: I often use similar techniques…
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Case Study: Navigating Anxiety with a Narcissistic Parent
In therapy, I worked with a client who faced significant anxiety while dealing with a narcissistic parent. Constantly criticized, undermined, and blamed, the client struggled to build self-confidence. The unpredictable cycle of love and rejection from their parent left them feeling emotionally exhausted. Together, we identified patterns in their interactions, helping them understand the dynamics…