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Family therapy: Types, benefits, and techniques

October 11, 2022 | Written by therapist.com team

Family therapy can help families function and communicate better when they are experiencing difficult times. Learn more about the types of family therapy.

Taking charge of your emotions: Strategies for keeping it together when kids fall apart

January 3, 2023 | Published by PESI Inc.

When children experience big emotions, the role of a caregiver is to model emotional regulation and provide support without getting sucked into the chaos. Help...

Generational trauma, epigenetics, and mental health

January 27, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Research suggests the trauma of past generations may be passed down and can even alter our genes. Learn more about how this can affect mental health.

Setting healthy boundaries in relationships

February 1, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Relationship boundaries can play a big role in your mental health. Follow this guidance to set and maintain healthy boundaries with everyone in your life.

Why people ghost (and how to get over it)

February 9, 2023 | Written by Elise Burley

Ghosting happens all the time, but it can still feel awful. Explore the reasons why someone might suddenly cut off communication—and how to move past it.

What if divorce is the best thing you can do for your kids?

February 10, 2023 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Steven O’Brien, PsyD

Divorce doesn’t have to mean disaster for your children. With the right approach and guidance, says Steven O’Brien, PsyD, it can result in a happier family.

How to grieve the loss of a pet

March 29, 2023 | Written by Elise Burley

Saying goodbye to a pet can be just as devastating as losing a human family member. We hope these tips will help you process your grief and start to heal.

To stay together forever, get a sleep divorce

April 7, 2023 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Alexandra Solomon, PhD

One in five couples sleep in separate rooms. So why do we still feel so weird about it? “Disney did us dirty,” says relationship expert Alexandra Solomon.

Advocating for your K-12 child with disabilities

April 14, 2023 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Sharon Saline, PsyD

Many school districts offer resources for K-12 kids with disabilities. Learn more about the kinds of support that may be available to your family.

Attachment theory and the four attachment styles

April 28, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Attachment styles help explain the way people feel and act in relationships. Learn more about how early childhood caregiving impacts the rest of our lives.

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