Mark Dombeck, Ph.D. — Contributor
Mark Dombeck, Ph.D. was Director of Mental Help Net from 1999 to 2011.
Dr. Dombeck received his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology in 1995 from the UCSD /SDSU Joint Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology (San Diego, California), after completing a predoctoral internship at the Veteran's Affairs Medical Center, San Francisco (California; 1994-95). Following his graduation, Dr. Dombeck was Assistant Professor of Psychology at Idaho State University, in Pocatello, Idaho. He left his university position in 1998 to pursue advanced postdoctoral clinical training at the Yale Psychiatric Institute (Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut), in YPI's Dual Diagnosis Partial Hospital Program. When the postdoc completed in 1999, he moved to Ohio to direct Mental Help Net, an activity he continued for the next 12 years.
Dr. Dombeck left Mental Help Net in May, 2011 to pursue an interest in internet software engineering. Presently, he is an Oakland Psychologist in private practice offering evidence-based acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and addressing a range of life problems. Contact Dr. Dombeck by calling 510-900-5123, send Dr. Dombeck email or visit Dr. Dombeck's practice website for more information.
The following are Mark's contributions to MentalHelp.Net
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Depression: Major Depression & Unipolar Varieties
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I should not be writing to you. I am sure you have millions sending you the same sort of message. I have suffered depression on... Read More
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I am so glad I found your site. After several months of attempting to effectively deal with my issues, out of sheer desperation, and as... Read More
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I have a very serious problem that maybe you can explain. I have been having these ‘episodes’ where sometimes I forget where I am... Read More
Depression: Major Depression & Unipolar Varieties
Anxiety Disorders
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What is Addiction?
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What is Drug Addiction? Drug addiction can be defined as a chronic, relapsing illness in which an individual develops a severe physical and pscyhological... Read More
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Encourage Positive Self-Talk A final communication strategy that parents can use to promote children’s self-esteem involves helping them become aware of their self-talk. Self-talk... Read More
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Over the last few days a wife and husband have been leaving comments on an older advice column that Dr. Schwartz responded to some years... Read More
Self Esteem
Sexuality & Sexual Problems
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History And Context Of Substance AbuseMar 15, 2016
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Communication Strategies ContinuedJun 7, 2010
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Unimportant Wounds: No Purple Hearts For PTSDJan 9, 2009
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6 Reasons Why People Self-InjureAug 28, 2008
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The VA's Suicide ProblemApr 29, 2008
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ShameApr 3, 2008
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A Christmas WishDec 25, 2007
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Elliott Smith And The Gift Of Vulnerability MusicNov 26, 2007
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Online Resources For ADHDNov 5, 2007
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Additional Information About ADHDNov 5, 2007
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ADHD TreatmentsNov 5, 2007
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ADHD SymptomsNov 5, 2007
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ADHD OverviewNov 5, 2007
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Suicide Warning SignsOct 24, 2007
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Suicide WebsitesOct 24, 2007
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Suicide IntroductionOct 24, 2007
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The Nature Of PsychosisOct 5, 2007
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Dementia: What Gets Damaged; What Gets SavedAug 16, 2007
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The Long Term Effects Of BullyingJul 24, 2007
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WebsitesJul 23, 2007
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Treatment 2 Of 2Jul 23, 2007
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Treatment 1 Of 2Jul 23, 2007
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TreatmentJul 23, 2007
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OrganizationsJul 23, 2007
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Major Depression SymptomsJul 23, 2007
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Dysthymic Disorder SymptomsJul 23, 2007
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Symptoms Of Depressive DisordersJul 23, 2007
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Issues Raised By The Blacksburg, VA MassacreApr 18, 2007
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Post-Cognitive PsychotherapyMar 23, 2007
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Robert Kegan's Awesome Theory Of Social MaturityJan 20, 2007
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Many Voices; One SelfNov 1, 2006
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Torture Is A Form Of Trauma; Trauma Causes PTSDOct 1, 2006
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Humanistic PsychotherapySep 1, 2006
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Boundaries And Dysfunctional Family SystemsAug 1, 2006
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Methods For Meeting Basic Needs: ExerciseJul 3, 2006
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Methods For Meeting Basic Needs: SafetyJul 3, 2006
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Methods For Meeting Basic Needs: BelongingJul 3, 2006
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Assessing Basic NeedsJul 3, 2006
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Methods For Changing Behavior And ThoughtsJul 3, 2006
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Techniques For Learning New BehaviorsJul 3, 2006
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Techniques For Unlearning Old BehaviorsJul 3, 2006
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Dealing With Avoidance-Motivated BehaviorJul 3, 2006
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Applying Learning Principles To ThoughtsJul 3, 2006
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Common Types Of Thought And Belief MistakesJul 3, 2006
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Cognitive RestructuringJul 3, 2006
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Thought StoppingJul 3, 2006
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Methods For Changing Your MoodJul 3, 2006
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Self-Soothing Techniques: Venting And JournalingJul 3, 2006
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Self-Soothing Techniques: MeditationJul 3, 2006
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Self-Soothing Techniques: DistractionJul 3, 2006
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Self-Soothing Techniques: Physical ExerciseJul 3, 2006
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Personal Knowledge And Informal LearningJul 3, 2006
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Learning Knowledge Vs. SkillJul 3, 2006
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Learning Knowledge Vs. Skill: PracticeJul 3, 2006
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Time Management And OrganizationJul 3, 2006
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Methods For Changing Your RelationshipsJul 3, 2006
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Social SkillsJul 3, 2006
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Social Skills: Role PlayingJul 3, 2006
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NetworkingJul 3, 2006
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SocializationJul 3, 2006
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Setting Boundaries AppropriatelyJul 3, 2006
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Values Clarification (Again!)Jul 3, 2006
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Changing Perspectives On The PastJul 3, 2006
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Changing Perspectives On The Past: GenogramJul 3, 2006
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Changing Perspectives On The Past: OverviewJul 3, 2006
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Methods For Changing Perspective On The PresentJul 3, 2006
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Values And Morals ClarificationJul 3, 2006
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Values And Morals Clarification: Value ChangesJul 3, 2006
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Methods For Changing Perspective On The FutureJul 3, 2006
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IntroductionJul 3, 2006
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Example Self-help Plans: 1 & 2Jul 3, 2006
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Example Self-help Plans: 3Jul 3, 2006
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Example Self-help Plans: 4Jul 3, 2006
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Example Self-help Plans: 5Jul 3, 2006
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Introduction To Specific PlansJul 3, 2006
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AbuseJul 3, 2006
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Addictions (Including Alcoholism)Jul 3, 2006
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ADHDJul 3, 2006
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Anger And AggressionJul 3, 2006
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Anxiety And WorryJul 3, 2006
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Compulsive Eating And Not-EatingJul 3, 2006
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DatingJul 3, 2006
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DepressionJul 3, 2006
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GamblingJul 3, 2006
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Internet AddictionJul 3, 2006
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Obsessive Compulsive DisorderJul 3, 2006
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ProcrastinationJul 3, 2006
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Public SpeakingJul 3, 2006
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Relationship ProblemsJul 3, 2006
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Self-ConfidenceJul 3, 2006
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Sexual AddictionJul 3, 2006
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Sexual ProblemsJul 3, 2006
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Sleep ProblemsJul 3, 2006
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SmokingJul 3, 2006
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Speech ProblemsJul 3, 2006
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WorkaholismJul 3, 2006
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IntroductionJul 3, 2006
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Forces Of DependencyJul 3, 2006
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Introduction To The Online Self-Help BookJul 3, 2006
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Taking Action Is KeyJul 3, 2006
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Example Of Taking Action (with Analysis)Jul 3, 2006
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Steps In The Self-help ProcessJul 3, 2006
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Steps 1-4: Problem AnalysisJul 3, 2006
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Steps 5-7: Planning A SolutionJul 3, 2006
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Steps 8 And 9: Taking ActionJul 3, 2006
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Steps To Self-Help OverviewJul 3, 2006
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Benefits Of Self-helpJul 3, 2006
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Disadvantages Of Self-helpJul 3, 2006
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When Self-help Is InappropriateJul 3, 2006
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Diagnosis Vs. Self-DiagnosisJul 3, 2006
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Risks Of Self DiagnosisJul 3, 2006
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ConclusionJul 3, 2006
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IntroductionJul 3, 2006
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Identify What Life Domains Are AffectedJul 3, 2006
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Social ProblemsJul 3, 2006
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Lifestyle IndicatorsJul 3, 2006
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Self Identity ProblemsJul 3, 2006
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Levels Of EmotionJul 3, 2006
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Sexual Identity And Gender IdentityJul 3, 2006
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Cultural IdentityJul 3, 2006
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Life Domains ConclusionJul 3, 2006
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Draw Upon Your ExistingJul 3, 2006
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Sources Of Inaccurate KnowledgeJul 3, 2006
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Sources Of Inaccurate Knowledge: ConclusionJul 3, 2006
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Telling True From FalseJul 3, 2006
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Draw Upon Scientific Methods And KnowledgeJul 3, 2006
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Concerns In ScienceJul 3, 2006
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IntroductionJul 3, 2006
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The Bio-Psycho-Social ModelJul 3, 2006
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Implications Of Medicine For Self-helpJul 3, 2006
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Learning TheoryJul 3, 2006
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Psychodynamic TheoriesJul 3, 2006
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Humanistic TheoryJul 3, 2006
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Personality Trait TheoryJul 3, 2006
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Developmental TheoriesJul 3, 2006
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Socially Oriented Theories: Family SystemsJul 3, 2006
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Socially Oriented Theories: Further PointsJul 3, 2006
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IntroductionJul 3, 2006
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Methods For Meeting Basic NeedsJul 3, 2006
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Methods For Meeting Basic Needs: NutritionJul 3, 2006
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Methods For Meeting Basic Needs: SleepJul 3, 2006
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Introduction To Relationship ProblemsMay 16, 2006
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Relationship ProblemsMay 16, 2006
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What Makes For A Happy Marriage?May 16, 2006
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Happy Marriages ContinuedMay 16, 2006
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How Marriages Get Into TroubleMay 16, 2006
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Predictable Patterns Of Marriage BreakdownMay 16, 2006
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Relationship Problems: AffairsMay 16, 2006
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Relationship Problems: AmbivalenceMay 16, 2006
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Relationship Problems: Ambivalence ContinuedMay 16, 2006
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Marital Therapy ConceptsMay 16, 2006
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Marital Therapy In PerspectiveMay 16, 2006
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Marital Therapy ProcessMay 16, 2006
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Communication Approaches In RelationshipsMay 16, 2006
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Soothing Approaches In RelationshipsMay 16, 2006
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Marriage Skills TrainingMay 16, 2006
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Cognitive RestructuringMay 1, 2006
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Learning TheoryApr 5, 2006
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Ethical CodesMar 18, 2006
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Introduction To DatingMar 11, 2006
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Dating Desires And ExpectationsMar 11, 2006
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The Dating MindsetMar 11, 2006
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Keeping A Realistic Attitude While DatingMar 11, 2006
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Finding Confidence When DatingMar 11, 2006
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Dating TipsMar 11, 2006
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Finding DatesMar 11, 2006
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Be Systematic When DatingMar 11, 2006
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Dating And Being VisibleMar 11, 2006
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The Dating ProcessMar 11, 2006
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Building Intimacy When DatingMar 11, 2006
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Dating Relationships Change Over TimeMar 11, 2006
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Introduction To Psychological TestingMar 1, 2006
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Narcissus And The Grizzly BearsMar 1, 2006
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RepressionFeb 1, 2006
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TransferenceNov 3, 2005
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Alcohol & Depressant Drug Specific ConcernsOct 24, 2005
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Alcohol And Substance Abuse Relapse PreventionOct 24, 2005
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Alcohol And Substance Abuse Drug ScreeningOct 24, 2005
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Other Drugs Of AbuseOct 24, 2005
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Alcohol And Substance Abuse - SolventsOct 24, 2005
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Alcohol And Substance Abuse - HallucinogensOct 24, 2005
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Alcohol And Substance Abuse - CannabinolsOct 24, 2005
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Alcohol And Substance Abuse - OpiatesOct 24, 2005
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Help Is Available For Alcohol And Substance AbuseOct 24, 2005
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Alcohol And Substance Abuse - WebsitesOct 24, 2005
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Introduction To MedicationsOct 24, 2005
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Abused Drug CategoriesOct 24, 2005
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Alcohol And Substance Abuse Treatment OverviewOct 24, 2005
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Levels Of Care AvailableOct 24, 2005
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Introduction To Sexual ProblemsOct 4, 2005
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Symptoms - Transient Tic DisorderOct 4, 2005
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Symptoms Of OCD And Tic DisordersOct 4, 2005
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The Nonjudgemental WitnessAug 10, 2005
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Unmasking Mental IllnessJul 1, 2005
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Standing Up For YourselfJun 2, 2005
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Warning SignsApr 1, 2005
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Blunt InstrumentsMar 1, 2005
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Introduction To Lifespan DevelopmentDec 16, 2004
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Gay Rights Are Civil And Human RightsNov 5, 2004
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Kids, Antidepressant Meds And The FDAOct 8, 2004
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Recovering Your Life After A DivorceSep 9, 2004
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Helping Children To Cope With DivorceSep 9, 2004
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Divorce: Legal And Procedural CopingSep 9, 2004
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Emotional Coping And DivorceSep 9, 2004
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Divorce: Child Support And AlimonySep 9, 2004
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Divorce: CustodySep 9, 2004
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Divorce: Property DivisionSep 9, 2004
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The Formal Divorce ProcessSep 9, 2004
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Introduction To DivorceSep 9, 2004
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Defense MechanismsJun 22, 2004
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Temperament 101Apr 2, 2004
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Foreclosed IdentitiesFeb 20, 2004
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Therapeutic WindowsDec 8, 2003
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An Apology For Anger ManagementNov 4, 2003
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Symptoms Of Sleep DisordersOct 24, 2003
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Sleep Disorder Symptoms - Insomnia, PrimaryOct 24, 2003
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Sleep Disorder Symptoms - Sleepwalking DisorderOct 24, 2003
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Sleep Disorder Symptoms - Hypersomnia, PrimaryOct 24, 2003
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Sleep Disorder Symptoms - Sleep Terror DisorderOct 24, 2003
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Sleep Disorder Symptoms - Nightmare DisorderOct 24, 2003
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Sleep Disorder Symptoms - NarcolepsyOct 24, 2003
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Sleep Disorders - WebsitesOct 24, 2003
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Alzheimer's DiseaseOct 23, 2003
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Marketing Madness!Apr 30, 2003
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Introduction To Mental Health ProfessionsMar 4, 2003
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Mental Health Licensure ResourcesMar 4, 2003
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Mental Health Professions: PsychiatryMar 4, 2003
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Mental Health Professions: PsychologyMar 4, 2003
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Mental Health Professions: Social WorkMar 4, 2003
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Yoga For Mental HealthMar 4, 2003
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Stress Management TechniquesFeb 27, 2003
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Introduction To Treatment And InterventionJan 10, 2003
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Pedophile Priests: Monstrous But Not MonstersOct 1, 2002
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Introduction To Post-Traumatic Stress DisorderJul 25, 2002
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Clinical Privacy And Insurance Application RejectionJun 10, 2002
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Prescription Privileges For PsychologistsApr 10, 2002
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Introduction To Memory ProblemsApr 4, 2002
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Introduction To Sexual DisordersApr 1, 2002
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Sexual Disorder Symptoms - FetishismApr 1, 2002
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Sexual Disorder Symptoms - FrotteurismApr 1, 2002
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Sexual Disorder Symptoms - PedophiliaApr 1, 2002
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Sexual Disorder Symptoms - Transvestic FetishismApr 1, 2002
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Sexual Disorder Symptoms - VaginismusApr 1, 2002
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Sexual Disorder Symptoms - VoyeurismApr 1, 2002
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Introduction To Impulse Control DisordersApr 1, 2002
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Impulse Control Disorders Symptoms - KleptomaniaApr 1, 2002
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Impulse Control Disorders Symptoms - PyromaniaApr 1, 2002
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Introduction To Family And Relationship IssuesMar 29, 2002
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Introduction To DisabilitiesMar 29, 2002
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Introduction To Oppositional Defiant DisorderMar 28, 2002
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Introduction To Learning DisordersMar 28, 2002
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Learning Disorder Symptoms - Mathematics DisorderMar 28, 2002
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Learning Disorder Symptoms - Reading DisorderMar 28, 2002
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Learning Disorder: About DyslexiaMar 28, 2002
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IntroductionMar 28, 2002
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Introduction To Dissociative DisordersMar 27, 2002
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Symptoms - Depersonalization DisorderMar 27, 2002
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Symptoms - Dissociative AmnesiaMar 27, 2002
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Symptoms - Dissociative FugueMar 27, 2002
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Symptoms - Dissociative Identity DisorderMar 27, 2002
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Treatment - Dissociative Identity DisorderMar 27, 2002
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Introduction To Health InsuranceMar 25, 2002
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Introduction To HealthcareMar 22, 2002
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Introduction To Health SciencesMar 22, 2002
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Introduction To WellnessMar 22, 2002
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Introduction To Life IssuesMar 22, 2002
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Introduction To Medical DisordersMar 22, 2002
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Introduction To Mental DisordersMar 22, 2002
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How Drugs Affect The BrainJan 30, 2002
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Everyone Has A PersonalityDec 28, 2001
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Anxiety Disorders Treatment - Panic DisorderNov 6, 2001
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Anxiety Disorders Treatment - Social PhobiaNov 6, 2001
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Anxiety Disorders Treatment - Specific PhobiaNov 6, 2001
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Treatment - Anorexia NervosaNov 6, 2001
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Treatment - Bulimia NervosaNov 6, 2001
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Anxiety Disorders Symptoms - AgoraphobiaNov 6, 2001
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Anxiety Disorders Symptoms - Panic AttackNov 6, 2001
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Anxiety Disorders Symptoms - Panic DisorderNov 6, 2001
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Anxiety Disorders Symptoms - Social PhobiaNov 6, 2001
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Anxiety Disorders Symptoms - Specific PhobiaNov 6, 2001
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Anxiety Disorders Treatment - PhobiasNov 6, 2001
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Introduction To Anxiety DisordersNov 6, 2001
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Symptoms - Generalized Anxiety DisorderNov 6, 2001
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Symptoms Of Anxiety DisordersNov 6, 2001
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Treatment Of Panic-Related Anxiety DisordersNov 6, 2001
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Sexual Problem Symptoms - Male Erectile DisorderNov 5, 2001
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Sexual Problem Symptoms - Premature EjaculationNov 5, 2001
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Symptoms - Posttraumatic Stress DisorderNov 5, 2001
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Sexual Problem Symptoms - DyspareuniaNov 2, 2001
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Symptoms - Anorexia NervosaNov 2, 2001
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Symptoms - Body Dysmorphic DisorderNov 2, 2001
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Symptoms - Bulimia NervosaNov 2, 2001
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Sexuality & Sexual Problems WebsitesOct 25, 2001
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Symptoms Of Sexual Problems And DisordersOct 25, 2001
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Symptoms - Acute Stress DisorderOct 25, 2001
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WebsitesOct 25, 2001
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Sexual Problems Treatment - Premature EjaculationOct 24, 2001
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Coping With Our Day Of InfamySep 12, 2001
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Diagnosis And Dual DiagnosisNov 1, 2000
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Getting Out The VoteJul 1, 2000
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The Medicalization Of Mental IllnessJun 1, 2000
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Scapegoating And Mental Illness StigmaMay 1, 2000
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Wonderland's Distorted VisionApr 1, 2000
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AA Is To Shame As A Hot Knife Is To ButterFeb 1, 2000
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Self-Help For The HolidaysDec 1, 1999
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Gratitude: The Antidote To DesireNov 1, 1999
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So You Want To Be A Mental Health ProfessionalOct 1, 1999
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The Psychotherapy Of The Future: Available NowAug 1, 1999
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Health Policy & Advocacy
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In the wake of the Giffords shooting a few days ago, the media and discussion on some social networks have focused in part on the... Read More
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The term “personality disorder” refers to a diagnostic category of psychiatric disorders characterized by a chronic, inflexible, and maladaptive pattern of relating to the... Read More
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In this age of instant news, the decision issued yesterday by U.S. District Chief Judge Vaughn R. Walker overturning California’s Proposition 8... Read More
Personality Disorders
Sexuality & Sexual Problems