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Since living in Dallas, I have noticed a trend amongst many of the people who I work with. Many report an anxious “need” to leave this city, with the idea that once they leave, they will feel better. My social science thinking immediately got me analyzing this information, and comparing
In the middle stages of therapy, clients will usually take one of two paths. They either drop out and quit the process, or they stick it out and work through their issues. The truth is that this stage of therapy can become extremely uncomfortable. This discomfort is understandable, because the
The election is almost here. Although this election season has seemed to drag out forever, the big day is going to be history soon. The psychology of this history lesson will hopefully go beyond one party versus another. The biggest lesson left to learn we can learn from this drawn
Many people overestimate their clarity on their boundaries. The truth is that most people do not think much about them at all. Despite this, the majority of people move through their lives without any problems. For some, however, this lack of clarity can be detrimental. This is never as obvious
You’re off work, but what do you have to talk about? Hopefully not work. Taking up too much time after work, rehashing the work day can leave you feeling stuck, tired, burnt out, and leave your partner unsure of how to help. This can create tension in your home and
Today is National Coming Out day, which helps to provide national awareness to the coming out process and issues relating to it. With a national day specifically set aside for this process, pressure could mount for youth to feel like they have to come out. It is important to recognize
When I work with people who are just getting out of a relationship, I watch them make the same mistake time and again. The person is eager to get into a another relationship. On the surface, this seems to make sense–something is now missing, so it seems like you should
One of the most common barriers that prevents people from deciding whether or not to participate in counseling is the cost of therapy. Some research this and are well aware of the costs, while others just assume that it will be expensive. Whether you have an abundance of money or
I am commonly asked from people is “what is Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and how can it help me with my problem?” CBT is a widely used style of therapy, yet many people do not know how it may be able to help with the problems that they are dealing with.
Dallas has been the focus of news-related attention caused by several cases of the West Nile Virus. While on the phone with my mother recently, she expressed her fear that I would get bitten by a mosquito. I mean no disrespect for those who have dealt with this virus, but