Depressed? Take a good hard look at how your lover, friend, boss, is treating you.
"Before you diagnose yourself with depression or low self-esteem, first make sure that you are not, in fact, just surrounded by assholes." ~ William Gibson
When I saw this quote on a friend's Facebook wall I laughed out loud with delight and recognition. It hit me on a subconscious level. Why did I like it so much? I couldn't tell you. It even seemed wrong that I, a psychologist, would like the idea of blaming depression on others. And then there was the swearing bit.
Most people think of psychotherapy as a process of delving into one's past to find reasons for his or her present unhappiness. While that remains the general idea, there are also ways that therapist can get clues about their patients more quickly. Take tissues for instance. Tissues are considered the tools of the trade in psychology. All psychiatrists, psychologists, counselosr and social workers have them in their offices. In fact, tissues are so widely used that they are often taken for granted.
Pending Diagnostic Changes in the DSM Could Effect Your Treatment and Insurance Coverage!
It is very hard for me to accept that our country does not provide our citizens with universal health care. I write today to tell readers of a sad reality and warn those with coverage for mental health difficulties that there is change in the wind which will alter many diagnoses, and this change may well effect your coverage. With this in mind when you understand the proposed changes, you can discuss them with your mental health provider.
If you are experiencing any (or all) of these twelve signs, it is time to ask for help.
There are three words more difficult to say to someone aside from “I love you”, and these words are: “I need help.” Admitting you are in need of assistance is more challenging to declare versus a profession of love.
When it comes to asking for help and discussing the need for professional guidance, people often wonder if they truly need to see a Psychologist or a Psychiatrist. Ergo, how do you know when it is time to ask for help?
So, you’re in a relationship with a compulsive liar. Damn. I hate when that happens. What to do?
First of all, I would evaluate how deeply you are in. Is this someone you just started seeing? Or, is this someone you feel strongly committed to, whom you may even have one or more children with?
Everyone could use a coach. ProConnect can help you find one for your relationship.
A dating coach acts in the way any other coach would such as helping you to strategize, stay motivated, and if need be, overcome challenges. Relationships are hard work and if the Google CEO uses a coach, all relationships could probably benefit from them, too. ProConnect can help you find one for your relationship.
YourTango launches ProConnect, helping relationship professionals grow their businesses.
Well, we've finally done it. YourTango, your primary source of quality love and relationship content, has just launched ProConnect, a unique marketing platform for relationship experts. From dating coaches to marriage counselors, ProConnect helps its members grow their businesses and personal brand through a host of integrated tools and services.
Allegedly, bad advice was given, and an affair ensued.
It turns out that psychologists are just like the rest of us: prone to making mistakes and giving medium-to-bad advice. A couple in New York are laying down the lawsuit with the couple's couples therapist. The man, actor Guido Venitucci, says his shrink hectored him into having an affair, and now he and his wife want some financial restitution.
If your lack of sexual desire is more than just a dry spell, you might want to consider sex therapy.
Despite the fact that there is a greater openness about sex today, and sexuality itself seems to be a popular topic on television, too many women and men have very little knowledge about their own bodies and how to use them for sexual pleasure. For this reason, you and your partner might want to seek the help of a sex therapist.
Books that can help you deal with marriage problems, get over your ex, survive a divorce and more.
Sometimes you need to read about other people's relationships before coming face to face with your own. We've culled a few favorites that help us deal.
