Thriveworks Counseling Blog
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Covers Counseling News, Love, Marriage, Relationships, Anxiety, Self-Care, Child & Adolescent Mental Health, and Research in Psychology. Thriveworks is a counseling chain that offers a variety of mental health & Counseling services.
Thriveworks Counseling Blog
1y ago
Becoming a little preoccupied with imperfections in our physical appearance is normal. But when we start losing the ability to accept our flaws, body dysmorphic disorder can develop. Common signs of body dysmorphic disorder include constantly scanning one’s reflection for flaws, obsessively grooming, taking selfies, and getting excessive cosmetic surgeries ..read more
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1y ago
Gender roles are societal expectations that contribute to how we dress, express ourselves, and think about our sexuality. Male and female sexual expectations can be heavily influenced by gender roles. Men are typically expected to initiate physical intimacy and may have higher sexual expectations on average, due to a variety ..read more
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1y ago
Healing from sexual assault begins with making sure you’re safe and you have access to the medical and criminal justice resources you need. And then the real work begins: emotional healing. Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (CF-CBT) approaches can effectively address symptoms of PTSD and depression. One of the best ways ..read more
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1y ago
Trigger warning: This content might be triggering or traumatizing to survivors of sexual assault or other forms of violence. It might also be disturbing or upsetting to some readers. First and foremost, sexual assault is never the survivor’s fault. This is the most important piece of information, ahead of understanding ..read more
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1y ago
Q: I’ve been on Bumble and Hinge for a few months now, and I’ve matched with several people that I liked. We always talk for a while, and it seems like things are going well, until out of nowhere, they stop responding. I’m usually too embarrassed to shoot them another ..read more
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1y ago
Separation anxiety is a state of mind characterized by distress as a result of being apart from loved ones or worrying about being separated from them. Adults, teens, and children can all experience separation anxiety–and when this state of mind becomes persistent, a mental health evaluation may classify it as ..read more
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1y ago
Summer can feel overwhelming to working parents, often taking a toll on their mental health. When kids are out of school, parents virtually have to double as domestic CEOs to manage jobs, camps, and vacations. To help prevent burnout, parents can shift their mindset away from unrealistic expectations and from ..read more
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1y ago
In college, I had a friend who I found incredibly unique and inspiring. Not only was Margaret relaxed in the most stressful of circumstances, but she was kind, accepting, and loving—all of which rubbed off on those around her. She kept her cool during exam week, calming everybody else’s nerves ..read more
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1y ago
Q: I’m looking for more information specifically strategies for dealing with avoidance with my wife when dealing with conflict, disagreements, or issues that make me uncomfortable. When in those moments I have a tendency to freeze up and we are expecting a child, our due date was Friday the 24th ..read more
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1y ago
June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate and achieve equal justice and opportunity for the LGBTQIA+ community. You can show your support this month (and year-round) by serving as an LGBTQIA+ ally. Be open-minded and don’t shy away from asking questions — make it clear that you support the ..read more