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Stop Weaponizing Therapy

July, 20240

What is “weaponizing therapy?” It’s the idea of a person using their participation in mental health therapy, individual or couples therapy, against another person as a power play. This can be done to “win” arguments or appear psychologically superior. For instance… Jane Doe goes to individual therapy every week and then comes home and tells...

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When Couples Therapy Isn’t the Right Fit For Your Relationship

April, 20240

Couples therapy can be a powerful tool for strengthening a relationship, but it's not a one-size-fits-all solution. There are situations where couples therapy might not be the most productive course of action. Here are some signs that you might be better off waiting on, or altogether skipping, couples counseling: Unwillingness to Participate Therapy requires a...

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My Partner Won’t Do Couples Therapy

September, 20180

One partner is adamant about starting couples counseling while the other is against it. This is super common! Handling this depends on the underlying reason behind the resistance to couples therapy. The most common ones I’ve seen fall into 3 categories. Lack of Knowledge One common reason for not wanting to attend couples counseling is...

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Portrait of a Couples Therapy First Session

April, 20180

Unsure what to expect for your very first session in couples therapy? Not to worry…I’ve got you covered! If you’re a bit nervous about session number one, that’s perfectly normal. And very understandable. After all, it’s not every day that someone asks you and your partner to sit down in front of a perfect stranger...

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Therapy Sucks

October, 20171

It’s true. Sometimes therapy can be a royal pain in the ass! There are times when it can feel frustrating, painful, slow, and uncertain. There are times when you'll feel like you're traveling through new terrain but unsure where it'll lead. There are even times when you'll find any excuse to not go - any...

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Psychiatry in the Media – How TV and Film Result in Untended Consequences

April, 20160

Despite the public's fascination with psychiatry as portrayed in countless television programs and movies, the creators of these works of entertainment are too often (and to the detriment of the viewers), focused on creativity and narrative rather than accuracy.

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Getting the Most Bang for Your Therapy Buck!

May, 20130

If you find yourself in this position – wanting to begin therapy but worried about cost – you should know that there are some simple ways that you can stretch the dollars you spend for therapy and maximize your value along the way.