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28 articles about mental health and therapy
Navigating School, Stress, and Neurodivergence: An Atlanta Therapist's Guide for Parents
Therapists in Atlanta share strategies for supporting neurodivergent teens facing academic and social stress in Dunwoody, Brookhaven, and the Atlanta metro area.
Therapy for Black Men in Atlanta: Finding Strength in Vulnerability
A candid look at how therapy can support Black men in Buckhead, Sandy Springs, and throughout Atlanta seeking mental health care without losing their edge.
A Quick Primer on Overcoming Depression
Depression vs. sadness, thinking errors, and practical steps to break the cycle. A comprehensive guide to understanding and addressing depression naturally.
Chasing Misery: How to Stay Unhappy and Avoid Joy
A tongue-in-cheek guide to the proven techniques for maintaining misery. Learn what NOT to do if you actually want happiness and serenity in your life.
Passive vs. Assertive vs. Aggressive: Understanding Your Communication Style
Most therapy clients struggle with assertiveness. Learn the differences between passive, assertive, and aggressive behavior patterns and why assertiveness is worth the effort.
A Beginner's Guide to Actually Feeling Your Feelings
Most people live in their heads, rewarded for thinking but rarely for feeling. Here's how to reconnect with your emotional body and expand your feeling vocabulary.
The Hidden Anger Checklist: Are You Angrier Than You Think?
Hidden anger leaks out in inappropriate ways. Use this checklist to discover if you're suppressing anger and learn why acknowledging it is crucial for your wellbeing.
How to Raise a Juvenile Delinquent (And Why You Shouldn't)
A provocative 1959 guide from the Houston Police Department that still rings true today. Learn what NOT to do if you want to raise responsible children.
A Child's Bill of Rights: What Every Parent Should Know
Children have the right to hear 'no' three times a day. A character-building guide to parenting that prepares children for reality, not fantasy.
When Your 28-Year-Old Won't Leave the Basement
Why do young adults choose to do nothing all day? A straightforward three-point plan to help launch your adult child into the real world.
Eleven Simple Words to Teach Your Children (And Yourself)
From 'I don't know' to 'No': these powerful words can transform how you and your children navigate relationships and life's challenges.
Perfection vs. Excellence: Why the Journey Matters More
Perfection is fear. Excellence is taking a risk. Discover the profound differences between perfectionism and excellence, and why one leads to freedom.
The Art of Letting Go: What It Really Means
To let go doesn't mean to stop caring—it means you can't do it for someone else. A powerful guide to understanding healthy detachment and love.
The Invitation: What Real Intimacy Looks Like
A beautiful expression of what intimate relationships can be like, what long-term therapy can achieve, and what it means to live authentically.
Intimate vs. Dysfunctional Relationships: Know the Difference
Peers vs. power differentials, choice vs. compulsion—understanding the key markers that separate healthy intimate relationships from dysfunctional ones.
Premarital Counseling: Everything You Need to Know
From 'Is love enough?' to 'Why four sessions?' Get the honest answers about preparing for marriage and working at love.
Enabling vs. Caring: Know the Difference
Are you protecting or sharing? Controlling or confronting? Understanding the crucial difference between helping and enabling in relationships.
Signs of Unhealthy Boundaries: A Self-Assessment
From telling all to letting others define you—recognize the warning signs of poor boundaries and learn why healthy limits are essential for wellbeing.
Understanding Addiction: When 'It' Has More Control Than You Do
Addiction is when 'it' has more control over you than you have over 'it.' A comprehensive look at what addiction really means and how recovery works.
Hitting Rock Bottom: The Only Way to Go Is Up
What does it mean to hit rock bottom in addiction? Understanding high-bottom vs. low-bottom experiences and why some people need to dig deeper before climbing out.
Intervention: A Loving Way to Help Addicts and Alcoholics
When you've run out of options, intervention may be the answer. Understanding surprise vs. invitational models and what really works.
What Works (And What Doesn't) When Someone You Love Drinks Too Much
Stop the cycle of denial, meek discussions, and failed ultimatums. A practical guide to what actually helps when dealing with addiction in the family.
Does My Child Have Bipolar Disorder? (Spoiler: Probably Not)
Most children labeled bipolar are actually defiant, impulsive, or explosive. Why children act this way and how parents can respond differently.
Child Psychology: Why Most Therapists Are Trying to Perform a 'Parentectomy'
Most child psychologists want to 'fix' your child in isolation. Here's why family-focused therapy works better and faster.
Why Play Therapy is Really, Really Stupid
Who am I to think that one hour a week with me will create change in a child who is with their parents for the other 167 hours? Why family therapy works better.
ADHD: A Fair and Balanced View
Is your child really ADHD or just allowed to be distractible? A controversial but honest look at overdiagnosis, medication, and what actually helps children focus.
Dr. Gore's List of Lists: From Best Guitarists to Worst Parts of Fatherhood
A collection of honest, humorous, and sometimes controversial lists covering everything from comedy to parenting to addiction recovery.
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