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Thinking Errors

Thinking Errors In the book by David Burns, M.D., Feeling Good:  The New Mood Therapy, he talks about cognitive distortions.  Cognitive distortions…
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Basic Alcohol Screening

As a psychologist working in the field of addiction, I am often asked about basic alcohol assessment tools.  People want…
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Helpful Marital Tips

Every marriage has ups and downs.  In the Focus on the Family article, 10 Secrets to a Successful Marriage, Mitch…
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Choosing Goals

Choosing Goals At the beginning of the year, many people set new goals to enhance their lives.  However, choosing goals…
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Holiday Stress

Holiday Stress Stress is a very common problem during the holidays.  Unfortunately, alleviating stress is not easy to do.  During…
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Keeping A Gratitude Journal

  Why Keep A Gratitude Journal? Why keep a gratitude journal?  In 2020, many people have suffered emotional, physical, and…
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More Healthy Sleep Information

More Healthy Sleep Information Today, there is much more healthy sleep information available.  According to researchers, how sleepy you are…
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Ways to Avoid Relapse

  Struggling With Relapse Due to current stressors, many people are struggling with relapse.  The National Drug Institute reports that…
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