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Fear of Intimacy: Understanding Why People Fear Intimacy

What is Fear of Intimacy? Fear of intimacy is an often subconscious fear of closeness that frequently affects people’s personal relationships. This fear of physical and/or emotional intimacy tends to show up in people’s closest and most meaningful relationships. Where Does This Fear of Intimacy Come From? While there are times when we are aware… Read more »

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Resources from Roots of Resilience – A Webinar with Dr. Donald Meichenbaum

In this Webinar, Dr. Donald Meichenbaum examines specific ways to bolster resilience in six areas (Physical, Interpersonal, Emotional , Thinking, Behavioral and Spiritual domains). Download slides from the presentation here Watch the Full Webinar About Dr. Donald Meichenbaum Donald Meichenbaum, Ph.D. is  a founder of Cognitive Behavioral Modification and has been voted one of the… Read more »

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Dr. Donald Meichenabum

Donald Meichenbaum, Ph.D.

Donald Meichenbaum, Ph.D. is  a founder of Cognitive Behavioral Modification and has been voted one of the 10 most influential psychotherapists of the Century. Dr. Meichenbaum is Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, and maintains a private practice as a clinical psychologist. As an expert in the treatment of PTSD, Dr. Meichenbaum has… Read more »

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Dr. Donald Meichenbaum on the Nature of Anger

Dr. Donald Meichenbaum on handling anger

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Bonnie Badenoch, Ph.D.

Bonnie Badenoch, Ph.D., LMFT is the co-founder of Center for Brain-Wise Living, a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering awareness of the brain, mind, and relationships in the service of creating a more awake and compassionate world. She is the author of Being a Brain-Wise Therapist: A Practical Guide to Interpersonal Neurobiology (W. W. Norton, 2008),… Read more »

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Debra Kessler, Psy.D.

A licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in the care of children and their families,  Dr. Kessler has an active practice in Montrose, California. In a family centered manner, she treats a range of developmental and emotional issues including adoption/attachment difficulties, bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, autism/Asperger’s syndrome, ADHD, learning challenges, regulatory difficulties and other issues that… Read more »

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Understanding and Preventing Suicide Webinar

Here you will find resources from Dr. Lisa Firestone’s September 18, 2012 Webinar “Understanding and Preventing Suicide.” The slides from the presentation, video clips, books, films and additional mentioned resources are all available here. Missed the Webinar? Watch a recording here or sign up for the Sep. 10, 2013 live online presentation. See slides from… Read more »

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Relationship expert

Dr. Pat Love

Distinguished professor and Certified Love Educator, Pat Love, Ed.D. is known for her warmth, humor, and commitment to learning. For more than 25 years, she has contributed to relationship education and personal development through her books, articles, training programs, speaking, and media appearances. Learn more at www.patlove.com. Articles Four Basic Keys to Loving There are… Read more »

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Laughing, social laughter, benefits of laughing

Laugh it Up: Why Laughing Brings Us Closer Together

Having the last laugh may be more important than you think…literally. New research reveals that the physical act of laughing can actually elevate an individual’s pain threshold. Whether you’re rolling on the ground in stitches over the latest YouTube video with friends, politely chuckling at your uncle’s knock-knock joke, or laughing nervously at your boss’… Read more »

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LGBT Youth, School Bullies, Youth Violence, homosexuality

The Link Between LGBT Youth, Bullying, and Suicide

In 1989, when the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released a public report stating that up to a third of all teen suicides were committed by gay youth, there was a flurry of media attention and speculation surrounding the rising rates of teen suicide committed by Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgendered youth. It… Read more »

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