Therapy can be an intimate process, so sexual fantasies about therapists are not uncommon. However, patients should reflect on their goals before sharing with their therapist.
Setting Good Boundaries
Setting healthy boundaries is tough but necessary for good mental health. Here are some ideas for how to do it.
When You’re Down, You’re Not Out: Strategies for Dealing with Abusive Behavior in Groups
Abusive behavior sometimes occurs in groups and when it does, friends can be lost. However, there are strategies to help victims take back control and learn how to move on.
Firm Boundaries Can Help Divorced Families
Divorce can be difficult especially when adding someone new. Yet things like open communication and firm boundaries can help divorced families successfully integrate new partners.
Helping Kids Help Themselves
Kids with a tough home life often wonder how they can help themselves. They can see a counselor, read workbooks or even talk with friends.
Emotions Come From the Heart Instead of the Head
Emotions are very important. They can mean the difference between health and sickness and good relationships and bad. If people learn how to truly feel their emotions, they can gain the emotional intimacy they want.
The Challenges of Being Gifted
Although there are differing opinions on what constitutes giftedness, one common definition is obtaining a score of 130 or higher on an IQ assessment like the Stanford-Binet or the WISC. That score is 2 standard deviations from the mean of 100 and roughly 3-5% of the population falls within that area. Thus, one reason why gifted people often feel very different is because they are. But there are signs to look for even without considering test scores. Gifted people tend to exhibit faster development, heightened sensitivity, originality and a high level of intellect. Being gifted is wonderful but it also …