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My Friend Had a Late-Term Abortion: 5 Things She Wants You to Know
Editor’s note: The account that follows may be upsetting for some readers. Names were changed to protect confidentiality. I was reflecting on a recent party
Is It Winter Blues or Major Depression?
Originally published on December 19, 2016 • By Alena Gerst, LCSW, RYT, Topic Expert for GoodTherapy.org All people, at some point, experience one or more
6 Types of Friendships That Are Bad for Emotional Health
When I was in high school, my best friend’s mom made no secret of her worries about us driving, going to parties, meeting new teens
7 Steps to Building Emotional Resilience
Originally published on August 9, 2016 • By Alena Gerst, LCSW, RYT, GoodTherapy.org, Topic Expert Contributor Many of us spend a significant amount of time
4 Myths About Psychotherapy You Should Know Before You Go
Originally published on July 6, 2016 • By Alena Gerst, LCSW, RYT, GoodTherapy.org Topic Expert Contributor For many people, going to therapy is a hot-button
3 Ways Prayers Can Help You Heal
The grieving man stooped in sadness, accepting condolences from friends, loved ones, strangers. He wept over his sister’s untimely passing. She was my colleague and a friend, so I attended her funeral to pay my respects. I admit, I also went for another reason.