Tag Archives: Anxiety

Tip of the Week – Creativity at Home Makes You Better at Work

Posted on June 4, 2014 by awentherapy

Creativity and expression has long been known to be useful as a stress reliever. New research shows that exercising creativity outside of work helps improve performance on the job. The study didn’t answer the question why but one hypothesis is … Continue reading →

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What Others Had To Say This Week

Posted on May 30, 2014 by awentherapy

Interesting blog posts and news stories from the past week… I don’t feel male and I don’t feel female, La Roux opens up about her sexuality – Liam Johnson Healthy guilt vs toxic guilt – Patrick McCurry Feelings Are About Love – … Continue reading →

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What Others Had To Say This Week

Posted on May 23, 2014 by awentherapy

Interesting blog posts and news stories from the past week… How to Start Separating Yourself from a Codependent Relationship –  Margarita Tartakovsky, M.S. The Three Questions You Should Ask to Think More Critically – Whitson Gordon Reading Between the Lines of Your Partner’s … Continue reading →

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Tip of the Week – Eye Contact

Posted on May 21, 2014 by awentherapy

The importance of eye contact in connection with others is nothing new. Recent research also found that both children and adults that avoid or are denied eye contact are more likely to suffer from “depression and feelings of isolation as well … Continue reading →

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What Others Had To Say This Week

Posted on May 16, 2014 by awentherapy

Interesting blog posts and news stories from the past week… The Polyamorists Next Door – Elizabeth Sheff, Ph. D. Looking for Love Online – Jenny Seifert New York Police to Limit Seizing of Condoms in Prostitution Cases – Marc Santora … Continue reading →

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Tip of the Week – Self Forgiveness

Posted on May 14, 2014 by awentherapy

Past research has shown that not forgiving ourselves contributes to depression, anxiety and weakened immunity. New research out of Baylor University suggests that it is easier to forgive yourself if you’ve made amends with others. The idea is that once we’ve addressed … Continue reading →

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What Others Had To Say This Week

Posted on May 9, 2014 by awentherapy

Interesting blog posts and news stories from the past week… 6 fascinating things you never knew about sexual satisfaction – Anna Puley What is feminist porn? – Pandora Blake Tina Belcher’s Sexual Revolution – Gabrielle Moss Intersex: What is It, … Continue reading →

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What Others Had To Say This Week

Posted on May 2, 2014 by awentherapy

Interesting blog posts and news stories from the past week… Make Friends with Your Loneliness – Tammy T. Stone How to Be in a Relationships When You’re Single – Kara-Leah Grant The Value of Allowing Conflict – Patrick McCurry 5 … Continue reading →

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What Others Had To Say This Week

Posted on April 25, 2014 by awentherapy

Interesting blog posts and news stories from the past week… Would You Have an Open Relationship? – Zhana Vrangalova, Ph.D. Spank You Very Much – William Saletan How to Flirt – Backed by Scientific Research – Eric Barker Researchers Find Boosting Depression-Causing Mechanisms in … Continue reading →

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Give Yourself Permission…To Be In Control

Posted on April 15, 2014 by awentherapy

There are lots of reasons why we sometimes don’t want to go to an event or do a certain activity. Fear is one of those reasons. It can range from an uncomfortable feeling to full blown social anxiety. At its … Continue reading →

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