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Why I Embrace 12-Step Principles as a Therapist

"...the goal of 12-Step programs is parallel to the goal of psychotherapy."

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The Use of Language and Imagery as a Tool for Managing Anxiety

"I encourage anyone who is struggling to use images and analogies, or to find your own way of using language and imagery as a tool...

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Making a Difference One Person at a Time

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My Routine Is Both a Blessing and the Bane of My Existence

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Literature as a Lens to Understand Trauma

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The Mental Health of the Modern Dad

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What Is a Pooled Special Needs Trust?

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Why We Need Responsible Representation in the Film Industry

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The Most Wonderful Time of The Year?

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Clinging to Hope During My Son’s Battle with Addiction

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The Waiting Room

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Talking to Your Kids About Psychiatric Medications

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How to Help Your Child Manage Depression from Coronavirus Isolation

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What Should I Gift My Loved One with Mental Illness?

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My 1,400 Pound Image of Recovery

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Surviving Painful Holiday Emotions

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What Does Support Mean to You?

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The Remarkable Human-Animal Bond

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Quitting Tobacco with A Mental Illness: What You Need to Know

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A Word to the Wise: Caregiver Take Care

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Finding a Partner Who Accepts My Mental Illness

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The Harsh Light of Motherhood

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