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Challenges Posed By App Dating For Gay Men in Today’s World - GoodTherapy.org Therapy Blog It’s no news that dating apps and the rise of social media have revolutionized and expanded upon the concept of “online dating” that took off in the 1990s. While this directly affects people from all walks of life, this article seeks to focus on the unique experiences that gay men face which a...

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Afraid of Flying? You're Not Alone - GoodTherapy.org Therapy Blog If the idea of flying fills you with anxiety and fear, you are not alone. Aviophobia, an extreme fear of flying, is one of the most common phobias in the United States, affecting as many as 40% of people! Thankfully, the fear of flying can be treated successfully through therapy. Most travelers have...

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Healing Intergenerational Wounds in Therapy - GoodTherapy.org Therapy Blog Not to be dramatic, but some of us are the “chosen ones” in our family. We are the ones who have been chosen to take the challenging (and perhaps less traveled) path towards healthy mental and emotional wellbeing. If you find that you are experiencing emotional discomfort, that you are challengi...

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Post-Holiday Blues: When to Seek Help - GoodTherapy.org Therapy Blog Everyone loves the holiday season, and it’s the time of the year when we get to spend time with friends, and family, and indulge in a variety of different festive activities. But once the festivities are over, and it’s time to return to our regular routine, a lot of people begin to feel sad and ...

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Home for the Holidays: Dealing with Difficult Family - GoodTherapy.org Therapy Blog For many, the holiday season is a festive time of year filled with joy, cheer, and good company. However, not everyone can look forward to the holidays with the same level of enthusiasm. For some, going home for the holidays means navigating through difficult and tense family dynamics. If you find y...

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Taming the Inner Critic: Understanding and Overcoming Self-Criticism - GoodTherapy.org Therapy Blog Did you know that every person has an inner voice that constantly chats away inside their head? Some call it self-talk, while others might know it as the “inner critic.” But what is this voice, and why does it seem to be more negative than positive? What is the Inner Critic We all experience sel...

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Helping Your Child To Manage Frustration - GoodTherapy.org Therapy Blog Frustration. A feeling we often view as something to flee from! While frustration can be an uncomfortable feeling, it is also an important one. It can motivate us . . . to work harder, practice longer, and go after our goals. The downside? It doesn’t feel good. Extreme cases of frustration can eve...

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Empty Nest/Full Life: Three steps to help ease our “second adolescence” - GoodTherapy.org Therapy Blog My kids are 25 and 22 years old. Youngest is still in college, finishing his last year, but it feels as if he’s really left the nest. I never understood the loss associated with an empty nest, because when I was in the thick of it, nothing sounded better – an empty (clean) house! But […]

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Unwrapping Holiday Anxiety: A Therapist's Perspective on Navigating Festive Stress - GoodTherapy.org Therapy Blog The holiday season, often synonymous with joy and celebration, can paradoxically bring about heightened anxiety. Let’s delve into some common holiday stressors and provide insights into managing and alleviating this seasonal tension so that we can enjoy the holiday season for what it is meant to b...

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Agoraphobia: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment - HelpGuide.org Agoraphobia preventing you from enjoying life? Learn about the causes and symptoms of this anxiety disorder and how to deal with fear and panic.

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How to Know It’s Time to Change Therapists - GoodTherapy.org Therapy Blog For a lot of people, therapy can be a fantastic way to manage stress, process emotions, or work through specific challenges. But finding the right therapist is essential to getting the most out of your sessions. Sometimes, despite your best efforts, the relationship with your therapist doesn’t fee...

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Why are We Adopting Fake News: Tips for Critical Thinking - GoodTherapy.org Therapy Blog The growing presence of false and misleading information being disseminated through news outlets, social media, and word of mouth is growing at an alarming rate across the globe (van der Lineen et al., 2020). In order to further explore the concept of “fake news” or misinformation, we must first...