Monday, January 25, 2016

The Connection Between Perfectionism and Core Shame: A Clinical Example

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In my last article , I began a discussion about the relationship between perfectionism and core shame by defining core shame and discussing ...
Monday, January 18, 2016

The Connection Between Perfectionism and Core Shame

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In two prior articles,  Perfection vs. Good Enough  and  Overcoming Perfectionism , I address perfectionism and it's relationship to anx...
Monday, January 11, 2016

What is Adjunctive EMDR Therapy?

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I've written prior articles about EMDR, including: What is EMDR? EMDR Therapy When Talk Therapy Isn't Enough How Does EMDR Therap...
Monday, January 4, 2016

Getting Help in Mother-Daughter Therapy

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I've written previous articles about mother-daughter relationships, including: Mother-Daughter Relationships Over the Course of a Lifeti...
Monday, December 28, 2015

How the Defense Mechanism of Idealization Can Get in the Way of Having a Healthy Relationship

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It's not unusual for young children to idealize their parents.  A mother or father can seem to be all-knowing or powerful in many ways. ...
Monday, December 21, 2015

Understanding Your Emotional Needs

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In a prior article, Are Your Emotional Needs Being Met in Your Relationship? , I began addressing the importance of having your emotional ne...
Monday, December 14, 2015

The Myth About Having to "Hit Bottom" to Change

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The myth that people who have addiction problems have to "hit bottom" before they decide to change is both extremely dangerous and...