Tag Archives: anxiety

A Deeper Understanding of Kleptomania

Reference | November 8, 2011

What is it? It can be hard to understand why someone would steal something that they do not need, will not use, and will not even sell for personal gain.  But this is exactly the nature of kleptomania, making it … Continue reading →

Understanding the Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder

Reference | November 1, 2011

What Does It Mean to be Obsessive Compulsive? People with Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder spend a disproportionate amount of their time thinking and doing rather than enjoying other states of being, such as playing, sensing, daydreaming, intuiting, or creating art. … Continue reading →

Attachment, Couples, and Adult Relationships

Marriage | September 16, 2011

How the “Attachment Bond” Influences Our Adult Relationships Have you ever felt strongly, deeply connected to someone for whom you would do anything? It is called being “In Love,” and ideally we have all experienced it. You probably tend to … Continue reading →

Is Psychotherapy Cost Effective?

Depression | September 14, 2011

Psychotherapy can feel expensive in terms of time, money, and energy spent for many patients.  Fortunately, an exhaustive new study by The Group for The Advancement of Psychiatry has demonstrated that it is indeed worth the time and money. Leaving a … Continue reading →

How Do You Help a Loved One Get Into Counseling?

Depression | September 10, 2011

The advice is almost always the same: if you are suffering from depression, seek professional help from a counselor or therapist.  Over 15 million adults suffer from a major depressive disorder, and millions more suffer from bipolar disorders, psychotic disorders, … Continue reading →