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Getting to Understand Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria

9/21/2023

 
Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) is a term that is often used in the context of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). It refers to an emotional response characterized by extreme sensitivity to perceived criticism, rejection, or disapproval from others. Individuals with RSD may experience intense emotional reactions, such as sadness, anxiety, or anger, when they believe that they have been rejected or when they fear rejection, even if the rejection is not actually occurring or is only imagined.

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Therapy after a Divorce

4/17/2023

 
Divorce can be one of the most challenging experiences a person can go through. The end of a marriage can be accompanied by feelings of grief, anger, confusion, and a sense of loss. While the process of divorce is often difficult, it can also be an opportunity for growth and transformation. Therapy can be a valuable tool for helping newly divorced individuals cope with the emotional fallout of divorce and navigate their new lives.

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What is a Competency Evaluation in Guardianship?

2/22/2023

 
A competency evaluation in a guardianship is a formal assessment used to determine whether an individual has the skills, knowledge, and abilities required to make decisions and care for themselves. Courts often seek these evaluations when someone seeks to assert control over another person’s decision making or their estate. Competency evaluations typically involve a set of standardized tests or assessments that measure an individual's performance against a defined set of criteria or standards. There are many pieces of information that a psychologist can use to assess competency, some of which include:

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The Challenges of Single Parenting

12/19/2022

 
We grow up hearing that parenting is tough but being a single parent makes the journey all the more challenging. It’s not because it’s uncanny but because it comes with its own unique set of challenges and without understanding those roadblocks, one cannot be or help a single parent learn the right coping mechanisms and skills to make the journey of single parenthood worthwhile and jubilant. Most don't choose to be a single parent but when circumstances go south, one is left with no other choice than being a steadfast parent given their kids' needs. Be it an outcome of a divorce, a spouse’s death, or conflict; no one can deny the hurdles and trials a single parent faces on the way. So, what are some of the parenting challenges that are specific to single parents?

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The Benefits of Family Therapy

10/28/2022

 
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In today’s world, it is hard to find anyone leading a contented and peaceful life. Amidst the chaos, it is our family, be it genetic or adoptive one, we look up to for support and happiness. However, not everyone has a well-functioning family unit and many have a dysfunctional family unit that may contribute to tons of mental health issues. What is the solution? Family therapy is ago-to option as it can work as an elixir for your family, allowing you to heal and grow as a unit. ​


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Communicating with Your Partner Effectively

5/16/2022

 
The ability of the two persons to communicate effectively is a critical component of any healthy relationship. This means that maintaining successful relationships is mostly determined by their level of comfort and confidence whether communicating verbally or nonverbally. Having poor communication skills is frequently the root cause of many mental health challenges. Some of the leading causes of divorce and family destruction are the tendency of saying yes to whatever others say or the failure to communicate your feelings gently. So, what are the most important communication skills to acquire to have better, healthier relationships? Two such skills are boundary setting and assertive communication. ​

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Can A Marriage Be Improved If Only One Partner Attends Therapy?

3/20/2022

 
Did you know that nearly half of married couples have attended some form of counseling with their spouse? Now, why might couples need therapy in the first place? Well, just like any relationship marriage requires some crucial skills for it to thrive and strengthen. So, when life throws curveballs at you as a couple, you need to know how to beat them together. Unfortunately, this does not happen in many cases. Couples undergo frustration, misunderstanding, and frequent quarrels, but many still fail to seek therapy that could help them beat the odds healthily. The outcome is that either their marriage crumbles or they live in an unhealthy and toxic marriage. So, couples therapy is surely the way to go for any couple in need.

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How Can We Cope With A Parent Suffering From Dementia?

1/7/2022

 
How does it make you feel when you hear the word dementia in the same sentence as your parents? Of course, you would say that it is quite a sad and disturbing thing for a child to know. Caring for loved ones who have dementia, such as your parents, poses a lot of difficulties for family members and caregivers alike. When Alzheimer's disease and other similar diseases progress, they result in dementia, a degenerative biological brain disorder that gradually inhibits a patient's capacity to recall information, think coherently, communicate with others, and care for oneself. Alzheimer's disease, on the other hand, has the ability to affect an individual's mood and behavioral patterns. The next part of this article offers some practical solutions for overcoming the unpleasant behavior and communication concerns that frequently develop when caring for someone with dementia. Take a read!

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How To Better Understand Your Teenager

10/22/2021

 
The upbringing of children is one of the most prominent and crucial tasks for parents, however, it is during their teenage years that they find parenting a very challenging task. Why is it so? Certainly, the raging hormones, emotional turmoil, and other factors contribute to the unpredictable behaviors of teenagers and many a time parents feel that they lack the understanding of dealing with their teens aptly. Well, a better comprehension of the needs of kids during their teens and becoming their confidante are a few things that can help in improving the understanding of teens and help you as parents to navigate through this phase of growth.

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Identify Codependency In Your Relationship

4/10/2021

 
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Do you know that codependency is now one of the most rampant relational issues? Having said so, many people are still unaware of its presence in their lives and relations. What they consider as love and sacrifice usually turn out to be codependency in the end which proves to be a shattering reality for them. Anyhow, we will discuss these details too but first, we need to know what actually codependency is, why people become codependent and how does a codependent relationship looks like? Let’s unravel these mysteries:


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