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How to Address Self-Harm in Therapy

Bringing up self-harm can be hard to do, even with your therapist. But it’s so important, and we’re only here to support you. Here’s how to address it, plus answers to common questions about confidentiality.

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Benefits & Success Rates of Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for Mental Health

An intensive outpatient program (IOP) can allow you to get more mental health support while living at home. Here's what the research says about how well they work.

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Self-Harm Relapse: What to Do, and How to Tell Someone

Self-harm relapse can feel discouraging, but it’s important to remember that recovery is a journey. It’s never too late to get back on track. Here’s what to do after you’ve had a self-harm relapse.

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Is Major Depressive Disorder a Disability? Technically, Yes - But You May or May Not Get Benefits

Sometimes, depression can get so severe that it gets in the way of your ability to work. If you’re struggling with this, then you might be entitled to protections and benefits. Here are the answers to all of your questions about depression and disability.

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Too Depressed to Work? Here’s How to Find Motivation to Work When You’re Depressed

Is the lack of motivation from depression getting in the way of your success and joy in the workplace?

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Reclaim Your Life: A Guide to Breaking Up With Your Phone

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Anxiety

Can Anxiety Kill You? No, You Can't Die From a Panic Attack, but You Still Deserve Treatment

Anxiety and panic attacks can feel so intense that you might genuinely fear you’re about to die. Anxiety won't directly kill you, but it can lead to long-term health consequences.

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Severe Anxiety Treatment Without Medication: Beat Anxiety Disorder and Improve Mental Health

If you don’t want to or can’t take medication, your choice is valid. Fortunately, it’s possible to treat severe anxiety without medication — and some types of therapy can be even more effective than meds.

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Rush of Anxiety when Falling Asleep: Sleep Anxiety, Nighttime Panic Attacks, and Tips for Improving Sleep

When you’re sleep-deprived, anxiety at night is the last thing you need. Here’s why anxiety can get worse at night, and how to get the restful sleep you deserve.

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Can You Be Hospitalized for Severe Anxiety? When to Go to the Hospital, and What to Expect

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Best Jobs for People With Social Anxiety: Find the Right Fit

Navigating social anxiety at work can be tough. Here’s a guide on how to cope, including a list of some jobs for people with social anxiety and how to get treatment.

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Severe Anxiety in College Students: Why Does College Make Me So Anxious, and What Can I Do About It?

Anxiety among college students is at an all-time high. If you’re facing severe anxiety in college, you’re not alone – here, we’ll talk about ways you can cope with anxiety and enjoy your college experience.

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OCD

Types of OCD Intrusive Thoughts: Understanding Symptoms

Trigger warning. This blog talks specifically about upsetting intrusive thoughts. Please read at your own discretion.

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The Impacts and Affects of OCD on Relationships

If there were ever a mental health condition that met the criteria for being a "family disease," then it would be obsessive compulsive disorder.

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Relationships

A Therapist in Phoenix AZ Answers: What Is Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) For Couples, and How Can It Help You?

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Is Couples Therapy Covered By Insurance?

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Are Situationships Bad for Mental Health? According to Many People, Yes.

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Take This "Do I Want to Get a Divorce Quiz" by Licensed Couples Therapists

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Stop Fighting in a Relationship: Break the Cycle of Conflict

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6 Ways to Rekindle the Romance and Strengthen Your Long-Term Relationship

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Trauma

What actually happens during Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)? | EMDR Therapy in Phoenix & Glendale AZ

You may have heard of EMDR. But what actually happens during a session? Here's what to expect.

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CPTSD vs BPD: Understanding Complex PTSD and Borderline Personality Disorder

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Can past trauma ruin a relationship? Learn how your trauma history could be affecting your relationship today.

If you’re feeling like the past trauma you’ve been through is ruining your relationship, you’re not alone. But there is a way to process trauma and unlearn the painful and untrue core beliefs that it may have caused.

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Can Trauma & PTSD Cause Memory Loss? For Some People, It Can – Here’s How to Cope

Can trauma cause memory loss? Research shows that it sometimes can, but the relationship between trauma and memory loss is more complex than you may think. Here, we talk about the science behind trauma and memory loss and how to cope.

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Epigenetic Trauma: Can Trauma Be Passed Down Genetically?

You may have heard of intergenerational trauma, or the idea that trauma can be passed down from one generation to the next. But is trauma genetic? Here’s the scientific explanation of epigenetic trauma, and how trauma can sometimes be passed down genetically.

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The Hidden Effects of Trauma in Relationships

Unresolved trauma can damage your relationships and keep you from having the healthy relationship you deserve.

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