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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsRestarting a Previous RelationshipGiving it Another GoHow to Create a Healthier Dynamic Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Restarting a Previous Relationship Giving it Another Go How to Create a Healthier Dynamic Close Should we get back together? It’s an age-old question we’ve all asked ourselves at one point or another after a relationship ends. In many cases, this is probably a bad idea…but not always!...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Relationship Counseling?When to Seek CounselingFinding a TherapistOnline CounselingWhat to ExpectTipsIf Your Partner Refuses TherapyNext in Working On It GuideYour Partner Is Not Your Therapist Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Relationship Counseling? When to Seek Counseling Finding a Therapist Online Counseling What to Expect Tips If Your Partner Refuses Therapy Next in Working On It Guide Close Saying “relationships are hard” is so common that it’s a cliché now....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAmorousAngryConfusedCorneredScaredHappyHurtLonelyLovedOverwhelmedResentfulSadSorryTiredUnderstoodUnsure Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Amorous Angry Confused Cornered Scared Happy Hurt Lonely Loved Overwhelmed Resentful Sad Sorry Tired Understood Unsure Close Emotionscan be both powerful and complicated. Everyone has moments when they just can’t come up with the right word to describe what they’re feeling or trying to say. This can be particularly important inmarriagesandrelationshipswhere being able to communicate what you are feeling is critical....

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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEarly RelationshipMid to Late DatingFully Committed Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Early Relationship Mid to Late Dating Fully Committed Close At any point in a romantic partnership, asking the right questions can help us progress our connection and work toward shared goals. From thoseearly dating dayswhen we’re trying to understand who the other is to later stages when we’re determining whether the relationship is moving toward a forever commitment, we’re sharing important questions to ask your partner at every stage of your relationship....

Close My wife and I have been married since August of 2019. I’ll spare you my ramblings on about every up and down, every joyous moment, and every chaotic discovery about our relationship, but I will share one thing. Whether times are tough or blissful, we have a saying for each other that we often use: I love you, I hate this. Which means, “I’m not angry with you, I’m not upset with you, I love you, but whatever we’re experiencing right now we need to work together to change....

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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsLearn More About DepressionUnderstand What Depression Really MeansPractice Self-CareSeek TherapyBe There for Your PartnerDon’t Take Your Partner’s Depression PersonallyHelp Out With ChoresEncourage Your Partner to Seek TreatmentOffer HopeDemonstrate Your LoveFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Learn More About Depression Understand What Depression Really Means Practice Self-Care Seek Therapy Be There for Your Partner Don’t Take Your Partner’s Depression Personally...

Close When we experience stress, the body’sfight-or-flight responsekicks in. It’s what puts us on alert and prepares us to respond to danger. But what happens once the danger has passed? The counterpoint to the stress response is the relaxation response, which allows autonomic nervous system functioning to return to normal. Simply put, the relaxation response is the opposite of your body’s stress response—your “off switch” to your body’s tendency toward fight-or-flight....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow PMR Can Ease Body TensionBenefits of PMR for Body TensionHow to Do PMROther Ways to Reduce Body Tension Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How PMR Can Ease Body Tension Benefits of PMR for Body Tension How to Do PMR Other Ways to Reduce Body Tension Close Body tension happens when your muscles react to stress. You probably know what this feels like....

Close Key TakeawaysSpending for Valentine’s Day is expected to reach 26 billion dollars this year.Rising inflation and increased costs add to the stress of buying Valentine’s Day gifts.Shared experiences and heartfelt gestures can create a bonding experience and an intimate connection. Key Takeaways Spending for Valentine’s Day is expected to reach 26 billion dollars this year.Rising inflation and increased costs add to the stress of buying Valentine’s Day gifts.Shared experiences and heartfelt gestures can create a bonding experience and an intimate connection....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy They Cause ConstipationOther Causes of ConstipationSymptomsTreatmentWhen to Talk to Your DoctorPotential ComplicationsSigns of Fecal Impaction Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why They Cause Constipation Other Causes of Constipation Symptoms Treatment When to Talk to Your Doctor Potential Complications Signs of Fecal Impaction Close Antidepressants can be an effective treatment for depression, but they can also have side effects. People who use medications like antidepressants may potentially become constipated....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUnderstanding Abuse and an Abuse of PowerTypesSignsImpactHow to Get HelpConsider Therapy Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Understanding Abuse and an Abuse of Power Types Signs Impact How to Get Help Consider Therapy Religious abuse, also referred to as spiritual abuse, is a type of abuse that occurs within religious or spiritual communities.This can range from a religious leader shaming a member based on their sexuality to abusing a congregation member....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Are Religious Delusions?Mental Illness and Increased ReligiosityCultural Effects on Religious DelusionsImpact of Religion and Religious Delusions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Are Religious Delusions? Mental Illness and Increased Religiosity Cultural Effects on Religious Delusions Impact of Religion and Religious Delusions Close Religious delusions are a type of delusion with religious content. Although there are no clear guidelines to differentiate normal religious beliefs from pathological ones, a belief is generally only considered delusional if it is idiosyncratic, grandiose, and not an accepted part of a particular culture or subculture....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBebe Moore CampbellPaul Bertau Cornely, MD, DrPHSolomon Carter Fuller, MDThe Father and Godfather of Black PsychologyHonoring Their Contributions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Bebe Moore Campbell Paul Bertau Cornely, MD, DrPH Solomon Carter Fuller, MD The Father and Godfather of Black Psychology Honoring Their Contributions Close Key Takeaways Since 1976, people nationwide have celebrated the achievements of African Americans during Black history month....