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- Ask Questions
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Submitted on Oct 06, 2025 from Rick HansonMy dad grew up on a ranch in North Dakota. He had a saying from his childhood - you may have heard it elsewhere - that's: "You learn more by listening than by talking." Sure, we often gain by thinking aloud, including discovering our truth by speaking it. But on the whole, listening ...
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- How Behavioral Health CRM Software Transforms Patient Intake Management
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Submitted on Sep 18, 2025 from Muhammad WaleedRunning a behavioral health setup is not easy at all. You meet new people every day. You try to get their information, listen to their concerns and somehow keep everything moving. Although intake is the initial step, it frequently seems like the most difficult one. Too many papers. Missing ...
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- Holistic and Integrative Health Approaches - Healing Mind, Body & Spirit
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Submitted on Sep 16, 2025 from Sandra OliveraIntroduction Health is more than just the absence of disease—it is the harmony of mind, body, and spirit. Holistic and integrative health approaches focus on treating the whole person, not just symptoms, combining modern medical practices with natural and traditional therapies. This creates a ...
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- Self-Care Starts at Home: Creating Spaces that Make you Feel Good
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Submitted on Sep 16, 2025 from Janet CamilleriWhen we hear “self-care,” our minds often jump straight to bubble baths, sheet masks, or a quiet night in with herbal tea. But real self-care is something we should implement every single day – and it starts with the spaces we spend the most time in: our homes. Why? Because your home sets ...
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- Stay Right When You're Wronged
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Submitted on Sep 15, 2025 from Rick HansonIt’s easy to treat people well when they treat you well. The real test is when they treat you badly. (Much of what I say here applies to concerns about injustice or mistreatment that threatens or happens to others, from someone bullying a child to an oppressive government, but I will focus on ...
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- Early Deprivation: Is A Man Wasting His Time If He Is Trying To Be Seen And Heard By His Narcissistic Mother?
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Submitted on Sep 15, 2025 from Oliver JR CooperIf a man were to step back and reflect on his life, what he may see is that, when he is around his mother, he becomes someone else. So, he can lose touch with his needs and how he feels and focus on her. As for his mother, she can typically talk about what she has been doing and what is ...
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- Mother-Enmeshed Men: Has A Mother-Enmeshed Man Been Conditioned To Sacrifice Himself?
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Submitted on Sep 15, 2025 from Oliver JR CooperIf a man acts as though he is an extension of his mother and spends a lot of time meeting her needs, what can be clear to an outsider is that he is out of balance. The reason for this is that he is a separate human being who has his own needs, feelings and life to lead. Therefore, by behaving ...
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- Early Deprivation: Can Someone Feel Unworthy Of Being Seen And Heard If They Experienced Early Deprivation?
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Submitted on Sep 15, 2025 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone were to step back and reflect on their life, what they might see is that they have the tendency to be in the background in life. So, this can mean that they will spend a lot of time by themselves. Then again, they might not spend much time by themselves and could spend a lot of ...
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- Manifestation: Can It Be Hard For Someone To Manifest Something If They Feel Unworthy?
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Submitted on Sep 15, 2025 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone wanted to attain a thing, meet a certain type of person, or have a certain experience, they could do what they can to manifest what they desire. So, what they can do is use a visualisation technique where they imagine that they have already achieved what they want to achieve. This ...
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- Mother-Enmeshed Men: Was A Mother-Enmeshed Man Brought Up To Feel Responsible For His Mothers Moods?
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Submitted on Sep 15, 2025 from Oliver JR CooperWhat a man may find, if he were to step back and reflect on his life, is that when his mother feels down, he usually does what he can to make her feel better. For example, he might call her if he is not free, but if he is free, he might go and see her. If he does go and see her, this could be ...
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- Mother-Enmeshed Men: Why Doesn’t A Mother-Enmeshed Man's Mother Respect His Boundaries?
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Submitted on Sep 15, 2025 from Oliver JR CooperIf a man is not at work, and even if he is, there can be moments when his mother expects him to be there for her. After she has contacted him, he could soon be on his way to see her and do what she wants. What this is likely to show is that his mother's needs come first, and his needs are of ...
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- Feel Cared About
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Submitted on Sep 08, 2025 from Rick HansonEveryone knows what it’s like to care about someone. Remember being with a friend, a mate, a pet: you feel warmly connected and want him or her not to suffer and to be happy. On the other hand, you’ve probably had the sense, at one time or another, of not being cared about. That you ...
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- Early Deprivation: Can Someone Feel Worthless If They Were Treated Like An Object During Their Childhood?
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Submitted on Sep 08, 2025 from Oliver JR CooperWhat someone may find, if they were to step back and reflect on their life, is that they have the inclination to feel low and be depressed. They might see that they have been this way for as long as they can remember. Assuming that this is so, it can not only seem as though they were simply ...
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- Mother-Enmeshed Men: Does A Mother-Enmeshed Man's Mother Not Realise Her Son Has A Self/Soul?
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Submitted on Sep 07, 2025 from Oliver JR CooperIf a man, who is caught up in his mother’s world, were to reflect on how he lives his life, he could see that it’s as though he is nothing more than an extension of his mother. He could see that he spends a lot of time doing things for her and very little time, in comparison, doing things for ...
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- Early Deprivation: Can A Man Have Sex To Receive The Love He Missed Out On As A Child?
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Submitted on Sep 07, 2025 from Oliver JR CooperOver the years, a man may have spent a fair amount of time learning about how to please a woman sexually. So, he might have watched videos, read articles and books, and had numerous conversations with other men in order to improve this area of his life. Along with this, he might have had sex ...
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- Early Deprivation: Can A Man Look For A Mother Figure If He Experienced Early Deprivation?
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Submitted on Sep 07, 2025 from Oliver JR CooperIf a man were to describe the type of woman that he is looking for, he could say that he is looking for a woman who is understanding, affectionate, caring and feminine. Over the years, he might have been with a number of women who were like this. Or, to be more precise, he might have been ...
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- Early Deprivation: Can A Woman Look For A Father Figure If She Experienced Early Deprivation?
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Submitted on Sep 04, 2025 from Oliver JR CooperIf a woman were to describe the type of man that she wants to be with, she could say that she wants a man who is emotionally strong and can lead, protect and take care of her. Over the years, she might have been with a number of men who were like this. In fact, the last man that she was with ...
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- Why Medical Detox in Orange County Matters for Recovery
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Submitted on Sep 04, 2025 from Jack HopeStarting recovery usually means getting through detox first. It’s a stage where the body clears alcohol or drugs, and it often brings uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms. Going through that without support can be risky. That’s why many people turn to medical detox Orange County programs. These ...
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- Early Deprivation: Can Someone Have A ‘Not Good Enough’ Program Running If They Experienced Early Deprivation?
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Submitted on Sep 03, 2025 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone were to take a step back and reflect on their life, what they might see is that it doesn’t matter what they do, as they don’t feel as though they have done enough or are good enough. Thanks to this, they are likely to spend a lot of time doing and giving, but very little time being ...
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- 5 Foods That Could Be Aging You Prematurely – An Ayurvedic Perspective
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Submitted on Sep 03, 2025 from Sandra Olivera5 Foods That Could Be Aging You Prematurely – According to Ayurveda Experts Ayurveda, the ancient Indian science of holistic wellness, emphasizes that “food is medicine.” What you eat directly impacts your vitality, skin health, and longevity. While some foods nourish your body and ...
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( 1 vote) - Speak From The Heart
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Submitted on Sep 02, 2025 from Rick HansonOne Christmas I hiked down into the Grand Canyon, whose bottom lay a vertical mile below the rim. Its walls were layered like a cake, and a foot-high stripe of red or gray rock indicated million-plus years of erosion by the Colorado River. Think of water - so soft and gentle - gradually carving ...
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- Early Deprivation: Can Someone Have Two Selves If They Experienced Early Deprivation?
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Submitted on Sep 02, 2025 from Oliver JR CooperEven though someone looks like one person on the outside, it doesn’t mean that they will be one person on the inside. The reason for this is that there can be the self that they are aware of, their conscious self and then, there can be the self that they are not aware of, their unconscious ...
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- Early Deprivation: Can A Woman Feel Vulnerable After Her Abusive Father Has Passed On?
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Submitted on Sep 01, 2025 from Oliver JR Cooper​Recently, a woman’s father may have passed, and this may have left her in a very bad way. However, thanks to what her relationship was like with her father, she might not just be grieving his loss. No, in addition to this, she can also feel exposed and as though she is no longer as safe a ...
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- Early Deprivation: Can Someone Have A Withdrawn True Self If They Had A Narcissistic Parent?
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Submitted on Aug 31, 2025 from Oliver JR CooperEven though someone is a separate human being who has their own needs, feelings and preferences, it doesn’t mean that they will typically come across in this way. In general, they can come across as though they are merely an extension of others. Assuming that this is the case, when they are ...
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- ALL BETS ARE OFF: TRICKSTER URANUS Stations RX in Devious Gemini Amidst a TOTAL LUNAR ECLIPSE!
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Submitted on Aug 29, 2025 from joan pancoeTO ACTIVATE ALL LINKS AND VIEW ALL IMAGES (RECOMMENDED): https://joanpancoe.com/2025/08/28/all-bets-are-off-trickster-uranus-stations-rx-in-devious-gemini-amidst-a-total-lunar-eclipse/ LISTEN ALONG ON YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4HA8sOK8Vw&t=69s “A human being experiences ...
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- Early Deprivation: Can Someone Have The Need To Hide How They Feel If They Had A Narcissistic Parent?
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Submitted on Aug 29, 2025 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough someone has a wide range of feelings, it doesn’t mean that they will come across in this way. Instead, they can typically come across as though they only experience a few feelings or only positive feelings. So, they can have the inclination to come across as though everything is fine ...
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- Barriers to Prosecuting Human Trafficking Cases
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Submitted on Aug 28, 2025 from William CottringerBarriers to Prosecuting Human Trafficking Cases By Bill Cottringer In today’s VUCA world of volatility, uncertainty, constant change and ambiguity, we are being challenged to find solutions to three monumental problems—the disruption by the growing, harsh political divide evolving in ...
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- Mother-Enmeshed Men: Why Would A Mother-Enmeshed Man Have An Idealised View Of His Mother?
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Submitted on Aug 28, 2025 from Oliver JR CooperIf a man is entangled in his mother’s world and his life largely revolves around her needs, he might not see it. However, if he were to end up dating a woman, the woman could soon see that he is out of balance. Not only this, but she could see that his mother is not grateful for what he does ...
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- Early Deprivation: Can A Woman Sexualise Herself If She Experienced Early Deprivation?
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Submitted on Aug 27, 2025 from Oliver JR CooperIf a woman were to step back and reflect on her life, what she may find is that she has the tendency to present herself as an object that exists to be desired by men and perhaps women. As a result, when she is out in public, she can typically not wear much or wear clothes that are very ...
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- Early Deprivation: Can A Man See Some Women As Sexual Objects If He Experienced Early Deprivation?
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Submitted on Aug 27, 2025 from Oliver JR CooperIf a man were to step back and reflect on his life, what he may see is that when he is attracted to a woman, it doesn’t occur to him that she is a human being. She is then not going to be someone who has her own needs, feelings, preferences, insecurities and fears, for instance. Instead, he ...
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- A Business Book for Everyone, Everywhere
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Submitted on Aug 26, 2025 from Wm. Hovey SmithIn an era where jobs are frequently disrupted by wars, natural disasters, mergers, and a rapidly evolving marketplace, many workers have come to realize that the only job security they have is what they can create for themselves. "Using AI to Make Your Own Job Anytime, Anywhere, At Any Age" ...
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- Tune Into Others
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Submitted on Aug 25, 2025 from Rick HansonImagine a world in which people interacted with each other like ants or fish. Imagine a day at work like this, or in your family, aware of the surface behavior of the people around you but oblivious to their inner life while they remain unmoved by your own. That's a world without ...
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- Autism and the Questioning Child
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Submitted on Aug 25, 2025 from Wm. Hovey SmithAt 84, I must use a cane. I was shopping at a grocery store, and a mother with her three-year-old daughter was ahead of me. I heard running steps behind me and which stopped when a slim eight-year-old boy approached from behind. He stopped and asked, "Why do you use a cane?" I answered that I ...
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- Early Deprivation: What Can Happen If A Man Was Sacrificed By His Father To Appease His Abusive Mother?
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Submitted on Aug 24, 2025 from Oliver JR CooperDuring a man’s formative years, he needed to feel safe and secure and be loved. This would have allowed him to stay connected to himself and connect to his mother and father. Thanks to this, he would have been able to gradually go from a dependent to an interdependent human being. This stage ...
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- Early Deprivation: Can Someone Have Unrealistic Relationship Expectations If They Experienced Early Deprivation?
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Submitted on Aug 23, 2025 from Oliver JR CooperOver the years, someone may have been in a number of relationships that were not very fulfilling. So, they might have gone in with high hopes at the beginning, only to end up feeling frustrated and angry as time passed. If they have spoken to at least one trusted friend about this area of ...
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- Child Abuse: Why Would A Narcissistic Parent Believe In The False Memory Syndrome Theory?
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Submitted on Aug 23, 2025 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone who was abused as a child were to speak to their abusive parent about what happened, they might not get very far. This parent could deny what they say and even accuse them of making it all up. If this is the case, they will continue to behave in a way that is very similar to how ...
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- Child Abuse: Why Won’t A Narcissistic Parent Acknowledge That They Were Abusive?
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Submitted on Aug 23, 2025 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone was abused as a child, they may have the need to speak to the parent or parents who abused them. They can hope that this will be a time when what they say will be validated and they will be supported. However, while this is what may happen, it might also be a time when the opposite ...
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- The Role of Modern Psychiatry in Supporting Children and Families
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Submitted on Aug 21, 2025 from Alex NickIn today’s fast-paced world, mental health has become just as important as physical health. Families often find themselves facing new challenges, from academic pressure to social changes, and children are particularly vulnerable. For many families, reaching out to a psychiatrist for children is ...
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- Early Deprivation: Can A Man Have A Fear Of Being Seen If He Had An Abusive Mother?
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Submitted on Aug 20, 2025 from Oliver JR CooperWhat a man may see, if he steps back and reflects on his behaviour, is that he has the inclination to play a role when he is around others. So, he can see that when this happens, he comes across as though everything is fine. It then won’t matter if this is actually the case, as he won’t open ...
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- Be Friendly
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Submitted on Aug 18, 2025 from Rick HansonFriendliness is a down-to-earth approach to others that is welcoming and positive. Think about a time when someone was friendly to you - maybe drawing you into a gathering, saying hello on the sidewalk, or smiling from across the room. How did that make you feel? Probably more included, ...
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- Early Deprivation: What Can Happen If A Man Grew Up With A Father Who Had Been Emasculated By His Mother?
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Submitted on Aug 17, 2025 from Oliver JR CooperIf a man steps back and reflects on his life, what he may see is that he has the tendency to be passive, put up with bad behaviour and be depressed. Assuming that this is the case, he can see that he has been this way for most of his life. What he might wonder is why he lacks energy, rarely ...
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- Mother-Enmeshed Men: Can A Woman Feel Comfortable With Emotional Distance If She Ends Up With Mother-Enmeshed Men?
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Submitted on Aug 16, 2025 from Oliver JR CooperFor a number of weeks, months or longer, a woman may have been with a man who is overly focused on his mother. Due to this, he can seldom be physically available, let alone emotionally available. She is then rarely going to see him, and when they do spend time together, they typically talk ...
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- Early Deprivation: Can A Man Associate Receiving Attention With Being Humiliated If He Had An Abusive Mother?
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Submitted on Aug 15, 2025 from Oliver JR CooperIf a man were to step back and reflect on his life, what he may see is that he does what he can to avoid attention. As a result of this, he can typically stay in the background and not be seen by others. He might see that it doesn’t matter if he is around men or women, or he might see that he ...
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- Mother-Enmeshed Men: Why Would A Woman Find It Hard To Leave A Mother-Enmeshed Man?
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Submitted on Aug 14, 2025 from Oliver JR CooperFor a while now, a woman may have been with a man who is emotionally unavailable and is often physically out of reach. As a result of this, she can not only experience a fair amount of anger and frustration, but she can often feel exhausted. However, although she might have been in this ...
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- Compassionate Postpartum Therapist NYC and Psychotherapy Experts Supporting Mental Wellness Across New York City with Care
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Submitted on Aug 13, 2025 from Garcia JonesTherapists of New York has built a strong reputation as a trusted center for evidence-based psychotherapy in New York City. Their experienced team includes highly trained professionals specializing in various areas of mental health, with a standout focus on postpartum therapy. For new mothers ...
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- Have Compassion
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Submitted on Aug 11, 2025 from Rick HansonCompassion is essentially the wish that beings do not suffer - from subtle physical and emotional discomfort to agony and anguish - combined with feelings of sympathetic concern. You could have compassion for an individual (a friend in the hospital, a co-worker passed over for a ...
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- Early Deprivation: Can A Man Have A Negative Self-Image If His Mother Abused his Father During His Early Years?
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Submitted on Aug 11, 2025 from Oliver JR CooperIf a man were to step back and reflect on how he sees himself, he may find that he doesn’t have a very positive or empowering self-image. He can see that he sees himself as being worthless and unlovable. After he thinks about this, what can enter his mind is that he is this way because of ...
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- Mother-Enmeshed Men: Is A Mother-Enmeshed Man Trapped In His Mother's Reality?
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Submitted on Aug 11, 2025 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough a man is physically separate from his mother, it doesn’t mean that he will realise this. Instead, he can have the sense that he is merely an extension of his mother. And, while he will have his own inner world, it also doesn’t mean that he will realise this either. The reason for ...
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- Early Deprivation: Can A Man Be Attracted To Abusive Women If He Had An Abusive Mother?
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Submitted on Aug 08, 2025 from Oliver JR CooperOver the years, a man may have been in a number of relationships where the woman was anything but supportive, loving and kind. Instead, the woman might have done just about everything that she could to undermine him. However, it is unlikely the woman was like this at the beginning, as she ...
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- Comprehensive Care for Adolescents in Fullerton
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Submitted on Aug 08, 2025 from Chiranjit RoyAdolescence is an important stage where emotional welfare forms future development. Fullerton Adolescent Psychiatric Care Service provides tailor -made treatment plans to help deal with mental health challenges. These services focus on creating a supportive environment where teenagers can feel ...
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