ADVICE COLUMN FOR JULY Dear Liza, I’ve been in a long distance relationship with another man for exactly one year. I’m 32, and this is my first “real” relationship. And my first time being in love. At first, things with my boyfriend were absolutely great. However, my boyfriend has a tendency to just completely shut […]
In this Blog Post, we will continue examining ACT ( Acceptance and Commitment Therapy). Therapy. Beginning by looking at how ACT Therapy can be helpful for various disorders or issues. ACT is effective with a wide range of issues, including: Anxiety and OCD – Teaching clients how to sit with distressing thoughts rather than compulsively
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Pronounced as the word “act,” this evidence-based approach helps people relate differently to their thoughts and feelings—so they can move toward a more meaningful life, even when emotional pain is present. In this blog post, I’ll walk you through what ACT is, how it works, and why it might be
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I’m a 23 year old straight woman. For a little over two years now, I’ve been in a relationship with a straight guy. In general, we have a very strong relationship and he truly makes me happy. There’s just one problem. I don’t think we are having enough sex.
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What Happens in a Session? Psychodynamic therapy is often unstructured in the sense that there may not be a set agenda. Clients are encouraged to speak freely—what therapists call “free association.” This might sound directionless, but it’s a powerful method for uncovering deeper themes. The therapist listens not just for content, but for patterns, emotional
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