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How VR therapy can help you face your fears

December 1, 2022 | Written by Amye Archer

Virtual reality therapy can help treat conditions like anxiety, but only with the right supervision. Elizabeth McMahon, PhD, explains the benefits and risks.

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Brain and Body

The healing power of storytelling

November 30, 2022 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA

Therapy has long been a place to share stories, and some types of therapy center reading and writing them. Bibliotherapist Bijal Shah explains how they work.

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Disorders

Is it seasonal affective disorder or the winter blues?

November 17, 2022 | Written by Elise Burley

Seasonal affective disorder is a form of depression that can significantly affect your life during the winter months. Learn how to recognize and treat it.

Self-Development

Just a touch of gratitude

November 22, 2022 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA

Gratitude has benefits, but forcing it can be harmful. Alyson Stone, PhD, tells us how to find balance between feeling grateful and feeling anything but.

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Self-Development

How to feel more grateful

November 7, 2022 | Written by Elise Burley

When you’re having a bad day, knowing how to practice gratitude can make a big difference. Here’s how it can benefit you.

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Relationships

Creating connections with veterans

November 17, 2022 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA

For some veterans and service members, the holidays can be tough to navigate. Justin Baker, PhD, has tips for civilians and vets on how to stay connected.

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Everyone’s a TikTok therapist

November 4, 2022 | Written by Amye Archer

TikTok shines a spotlight on mental health, but it can lead to faulty self-diagnosis. Bonnie...

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Sex and the older couple

November 9, 2022 | Published by Psychotherapy Networker

Ageism and social taboos have led many therapists to avoid talking about sex with older clients...

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