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“Bibliotherapy is a term that describes the very real process of being positively and therapeutically influenced by what you read.” —Pete Walker
The Four Attachment Styles and Why They Matter In Your Relationship
“Research has consistently demonstrated that understanding our different attachment styles and using this knowledge to move into more secure functioning with a partner is an important component in creating fulfilling and sustaining relationships.” ― Jessica Fern
How To Be a Better Listener
Active listening is simple in concept but at times, difficult to execute.
The Five Stages of Grief and Your Family of Origin
The five stages of grief are often associated with the process of mourning the loss of a loved one. These stages can also be applied to other types of grief and loss, such as the realization that your family is not what you need.
Desire Styles and Your Relationship(s)
Do you notice your sexual desire needs more warm-up time or context once you're in a long-term relationship? Do you need little to no context to experience sexual desire? Great news-- you're normal!
On Sliding Scale and Why Therapy Costs So Much
What's a sliding scale? Should I take advantage of a sliding scale? What are my sliding scale options? Why does therapy cost as much as it does? Are therapists greedy? Answers below...
The Trauma of Growing Up in Invalidating Environments
Ever wonder why you have a hard time trusting yourself? Why you have a hard time making a decision? Why have such a harsh inner voice? Perhaps you grew up in an invalidating environment.
Universal Human Needs and Non-Violent Communication
Marshall Rosenberg, the creator of Nonviolent Communication (NVC), identified a set of universal human needs that he believed underlie our feelings and behaviors.
How to Have Difficult Conversations
Is there a secret to having more productive conversations with family and friends about hot button issues?
