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As a branch of psychology, family therapy, also known as couple and family therapy, marriage and family therapy, family systems therapy, and family counseling, seeks to promote change and development within families and relationships. Usually it focuses on the relationships between family members when analyzing change. In spite of the differences in approaches, all families … Read more

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Clients who go through divorce often have to rebuild their lives because, in some ways, divorce is the “death” of a relationship. In her practice, Doctor Angelina helps clients understand that divorce can be a traumatic experience, usually associated with feelings of betrayal and pain. In order to overcome this loss, she helps clients process … Read more

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An affair is an unfaithfulness in a relationship or marriage. Relationships and marriages involved can be strained because of affairs. Someone who has been part of an affair may feel betrayed, confused, devastated, and alone afterward. Some relationships end due to affairs. People might feel like the betrayal was too deep and that there is … Read more

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Although couples are increasingly accepting of therapy, sometimes they still refuse to seek therapy together. Couples with a wide range of problems, conflicts, and issues may benefit from relationship counseling. Life can be overwhelming even for the happiest and healthiest individuals. A commitment relationship between one half and the other is sometimes full of ups … Read more

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A person who abuses substances such as alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, prescription medications, and others may suffer serious health problems and have serious problems with family, friends, coworkers, a job, money, and the law. However, people continue to use the substance despite these problems. An addiction is a physical dependence on a chemical substance. As a … Read more

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Although different, many people confuse both sex and love addictions. They can be intertwined, but they are naturally two different types of addictive behavior and therefore, are treated with different types of therapy. Sexual addiction and love addiction both involve compulsive thinking and acting out behavior that results in obtrusive thoughts. There is a distinct … Read more

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There are many forms of therapy that fit different people. Either being art, dance, or even music therapy, its purpose remains the same: to help the individual heal through whatever that it is they suffer. The American Dance Therapy Association defines dance or movement therapy as “the psychotherapeutic use of movement to further the emotional, … Read more

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There is no right or wrong way to cope with grieving. Everybody reacts differently to the loss of a loved one. It is by understanding grief and the different types in which it can manifest that we can find healthier ways to cope. But what is grief? It is natural for people to grieve when … Read more

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The field of art therapy encompasses the integration of skill-based arts, creative processes, psychological theory, and the exploration of human experience within the context of a psychotherapeutic relationship. Professional art therapists facilitate art therapy in such a way that is effective for individuals and communities. Cognitive and sensorimotor functions are improved through art therapy, as … Read more

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Dreaming is a nightly occurrence that we all experience at least once in our lifetime. According to a 1996 study, between 60 and 75 percent of adults have recurring dreams. But what are dreams? And what do they mean for our mental health? Dream therapy refers to the study and the process of understanding what … Read more

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