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The Least Wonderful Time of the Year?

While the holidays can be a source of joy and merriment for some, for others the season is a time of stress, sadness, and irritation. I reached out to friends and colleagues to get a better understanding of the individual struggles that contribute to holiday distress so I could be more equipped to help people for whom this …

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What the Election Can Teach Us About Our Relationships

Although the presidential election may be over, the anxiety continues for many as they consider the future and scrutinize the events that led to present circumstances. These concerns are the themes of many conversations I am having with others, including friends, family, colleagues, and people in therapy. Thus, I decided to address this issue for others out there …

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The (Un)Chosen Life: Did you choose your life? Or did it choose you?

How much of your life did you actually choose? Likewise, how satisfied do you feel with your life? Based on my many observations as a psychologist, my educated guess is that you are likely happier with the aspects of your life that you actively, consciously considered and chose. Also, I imagine that the areas of …