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16Nov

Dear Therapist..."My Friend Keeps Letting Me Down – Should I Stop Forgiving Her?"

Charlotte Fox Weber

deartherapist, friendship

Therapists

In this week's Dear Therapist, one reader shares her frustration at an old friend who keeps letting her down. Therapist Charlotte Fox Weber encourages reflection on her standards for her relationships and ability to set boundaries.
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02Nov

Dear Therapist..."My Friendships Are All Changing"

Kelly Hearn

deartherapist, friendship

Therapists

Friendships go through seasons, but just because this change is inevitable, doesn't mean it isn't painful. Therapist Kelly Hearn offers her advice to one reader: focus on the people, things and activities that give you the most back.
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19Oct

Dear Therapist..."I'm Addicted to My Phone"

Charlotte Fox Weber

deartherapist, technology

Therapists

In this week's Dear Therapist, psychotherapist Charlotte Fox Weber responds to a therapy client who guiltily confesses to being unable to resist using their phone during therapy sessions – how can we overcome phone addiction and better manage our relationship to technology?
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05Oct

Dear Therapist..."What's the Best Way to Shift a Sudden Depression?"

Kelly Hearn

deartherapist

Therapists

It can be alarming to find ourselves suddenly in the depths of a depression, especially if it's hard to explain. Psychotherapist Kelly Hearn takes from the teachings of Carl Jung to explore how depression can be a symptom of imbalance.
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21Sep

Dear Therapist..."What Can I Do About Sibling Rivalry?"

Charlotte Fox Weber

deartherapist

Therapists

Sibling relationships can have an enormous impact on our early development, and rivalry can continue into adulthood. Therapist Charlotte Fox Weber advises one reader whose competitive sister is getting too much.
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07Sep

Dear Therapist: “I Dread the End of My Holidays”

Kelly Hearn

deartherapist, holidays

Therapists

Taking a break from day-to-day responsibilities is a huge part of why we love holiday time. But living for holidays isn’t really living; you need to carve out more time for yourself, explains therapist Kelly Hearn
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10Aug

Dear Therapist..."I'm Bored With My Life"

Charlotte Fox Weber

deartherapist

Therapists

We tend to seek distractions when we feel bored – but what could our boredom teach us if we allow ourselves to be curious? Therapist Charlotte Fox Weber explores
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27Jul

Dear Therapist.."I Know I Need to Change, But I Have No Motivation"

Kelly Hearn

change, deartherapist, motivation

Therapists

Change isn't easy, but rather than waiting for the right conditions or motivation to take action, why not take be disciplined and get started today? Otherwise you might be waiting forever, says therapist Kelly Hearn
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13Jul

Dear Therapist..."Can I Trust My First Impressions of People?"

Charlotte Fox Weber

deartherapist

Therapists

Lots of us like to think of ourselves a good judges of character, but first impressions don't always tell us what we need to know. Therapist Charlotte Fox Weber explores gut feelings, snap judgements, and people pleasing.
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29Jun

Dear Therapist..."I'm Having the Stereotypical Midlife Crisis"

Kelly Hearn

deartherapist, middleage, midlife

Therapists

The typical midlife crisis might involve confusion and difficulty as we learn who we are and what we need in this next stage of life. Therapist Kelly Hearn advises one reader to go gently and find the positives in change.
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