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Deep Sadness Can Deepen Love

Joy’s smile is much closer to tears than it is to laughter. —Victor Hugo, Hernani... >>

Are You Addicted to Your Relationship?

We’ve all been through it: the incessant checking of our phone, the tossing and turning... >>

Having Healthy Sex and Relationships After Sexual Abuse

Sexual trauma, abuse and violence impact a surprisingly large number of people — maybe even... >>

How Sick is “Sick Enough?”

10 pounds made the difference between actually living and simply surviving.   A year ago, I... >>

Defense Mechanisms

“When children are faced with pain and anxiety in their developmental years, they develop defense... >>

Addressing Suicide Risk in Trying Times

In April, a Global Emotions Report by Gallup showed that people worldwide are sadder, more afraid, and... >>

Addiction Recovery: Why My Approach Is Trauma-Informed

It’s so hard to watch a loved one struggle with addiction. Whether it’s to using... >>

6 CE Online Suicide Prevention Training: Fulfill California’s Requirement for Suicide Risk Assessment and Intervention

  All California psychologists will be required to complete six hours of training in suicide... >>

Recognizing “Blindspots” in Our Self-Perception

“Don’t sell yourself short,” my friend recently told me, catching me in unconscious act of... >>

Beware of the Soulmate Myth

The Fantasy Bond Behind the Myth of the Soulmate I know people who say their... >>