Digging Out of a Therapy RutTherapy ruts can hinder progress but are manageable with the right strategies.
Nearly 3 years after launch of 988 suicide lifeline, underfunding threatens call centers' missionThe 988 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline faces serious challenges due to understaffing and underfunding despite a significant increase in calls for help.
How Technology Has Influenced Suicide AssessmentSuicide hotlines provide accessible counseling, allowing clients to talk from home, significantly benefiting those who prefer texting over talking.988 is the toll-free number available 24/7 for suicide counseling.
The Anxiety of Asking for HelpPerfectionists fear acknowledging needs, seeing help as a vulnerability.Expectations in relationships can lead to conflict and misunderstanding.Most perfectionist anxieties around help are unfounded and challengeable.
Attending TherapyCounseling helps individuals address mental and emotional issues through dialogue with a trained therapist.
How students and grandparents could solve the global mental-health crisisYouth-led counseling programs can effectively address mental health issues among students in regions with limited professional resources.
Digging Out of a Therapy RutTherapy ruts can hinder progress but are manageable with the right strategies.
Nearly 3 years after launch of 988 suicide lifeline, underfunding threatens call centers' missionThe 988 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline faces serious challenges due to understaffing and underfunding despite a significant increase in calls for help.
How Technology Has Influenced Suicide AssessmentSuicide hotlines provide accessible counseling, allowing clients to talk from home, significantly benefiting those who prefer texting over talking.988 is the toll-free number available 24/7 for suicide counseling.
The Anxiety of Asking for HelpPerfectionists fear acknowledging needs, seeing help as a vulnerability.Expectations in relationships can lead to conflict and misunderstanding.Most perfectionist anxieties around help are unfounded and challengeable.
Attending TherapyCounseling helps individuals address mental and emotional issues through dialogue with a trained therapist.
How students and grandparents could solve the global mental-health crisisYouth-led counseling programs can effectively address mental health issues among students in regions with limited professional resources.
Big Ocean, the world's first deaf K-pop band, on the stigma, the songs and a second albumBig Ocean, a K-pop group of members with hearing loss, inspires fans while emphasizing their talent over hearing challenges.
Help! My Husband's Internet Mistress Is Extorting Him for Cash. Am I Allowed to be Mad at Him?Emotional betrayal can coexist with being a victim of blackmail; both feelings should be addressed together in a supportive manner.
Dear Abby: My husband's dream job isn't paying the bills - should I make him give it up?Coping with the loss of a loved one involves managing bittersweet memories and seeking support from professionals or support groups.
I Got An Abortion, And My Roommate Made The Situation About Her. I Don't Know What To Do.Frank needs to set boundaries on personal information shared with Paul to protect his living situation.
Help! My Husband's Internet Mistress Is Extorting Him for Cash. Am I Allowed to be Mad at Him?Emotional betrayal can coexist with being a victim of blackmail; both feelings should be addressed together in a supportive manner.
Dear Abby: My husband's dream job isn't paying the bills - should I make him give it up?Coping with the loss of a loved one involves managing bittersweet memories and seeking support from professionals or support groups.
I Got An Abortion, And My Roommate Made The Situation About Her. I Don't Know What To Do.Frank needs to set boundaries on personal information shared with Paul to protect his living situation.
My Girlfriend Keeps Looking Through My Phone. Should We Break Up?Trust and communication are essential for navigating privacy issues in relationships.
I Was Desperate To Save My Marriage. So I Turned To Swinging.Marriage can change significantly over time, often leading to unexpected challenges that require open communication and new arrangements.
Asking Eric: Our marriage almost came apart after I got hit by a carEmpathy is crucial for overcoming personal and relational trauma.
Dear Abby: My much younger husband has an even younger boyfriendThe letter writer is struggling with her husband's new romantic relationship.She feels lost and fears for the future of her marriage.
Dear Abby: He's a rich young jetsetter, and he says he wants to be with meAge difference can complicate relationships, especially with long-distance involvement.Healthy communication and boundaries are crucial in blended families.Skepticism and caution are advised in online relationships.
Things Your Divorce Attorney Doesn't Tell YouDivorce lawyers may prioritize business interests over clients' well-being, complicating the emotional landscape of divorce.
My Girlfriend Keeps Looking Through My Phone. Should We Break Up?Trust and communication are essential for navigating privacy issues in relationships.
I Was Desperate To Save My Marriage. So I Turned To Swinging.Marriage can change significantly over time, often leading to unexpected challenges that require open communication and new arrangements.
Asking Eric: Our marriage almost came apart after I got hit by a carEmpathy is crucial for overcoming personal and relational trauma.
Dear Abby: My much younger husband has an even younger boyfriendThe letter writer is struggling with her husband's new romantic relationship.She feels lost and fears for the future of her marriage.
Dear Abby: He's a rich young jetsetter, and he says he wants to be with meAge difference can complicate relationships, especially with long-distance involvement.Healthy communication and boundaries are crucial in blended families.Skepticism and caution are advised in online relationships.
Things Your Divorce Attorney Doesn't Tell YouDivorce lawyers may prioritize business interests over clients' well-being, complicating the emotional landscape of divorce.
What Is Your Therapist Doing During the Session?Therapy involves active listening, emotional understanding, and strategic interventions, rather than merely repeating what clients say.
Asking Eric: Are my friends just setting boundaries or do they not want to see me anymore?The complexities of friendship, especially in college, require self-compassion and reflection on values in connection.
My Stay-at-Home Wife Was Supposed to Go Back to Work. Instead She's Upending Our Family.Adaptability in relationships is essential as partners may change their feelings about family planning and career choices.
Help! I Encouraged My Husband to Quit His Job to Pursue His Passion. What a Mistake.Encouragement alone isn't enough; external accountability is crucial for motivation in relationships.
Ask Amy: My wife says she fibs because it's none of my business who she seesLack of communication and secrecy around interactions with a male friend is concerning in a marriage, warranting open dialogue and possibly therapy for resolution.
I haven't had sex with my husband for three years and I'm ready to look elsewhereCouples should explore underlying causes of decreased sexual intimacy, approach the situation with compassion, and communicate needs openly.
Once a cheater, always a cheater? Busting 3 common myths about infidelityFacing infidelity can strengthen relationships if couples address issues together instead of breaking up.
Asking Eric: Are my friends just setting boundaries or do they not want to see me anymore?The complexities of friendship, especially in college, require self-compassion and reflection on values in connection.
My Stay-at-Home Wife Was Supposed to Go Back to Work. Instead She's Upending Our Family.Adaptability in relationships is essential as partners may change their feelings about family planning and career choices.
Help! I Encouraged My Husband to Quit His Job to Pursue His Passion. What a Mistake.Encouragement alone isn't enough; external accountability is crucial for motivation in relationships.
Ask Amy: My wife says she fibs because it's none of my business who she seesLack of communication and secrecy around interactions with a male friend is concerning in a marriage, warranting open dialogue and possibly therapy for resolution.
I haven't had sex with my husband for three years and I'm ready to look elsewhereCouples should explore underlying causes of decreased sexual intimacy, approach the situation with compassion, and communicate needs openly.
Once a cheater, always a cheater? Busting 3 common myths about infidelityFacing infidelity can strengthen relationships if couples address issues together instead of breaking up.
Dear Abby: I tracked my husband to a really bad neighborhoodTrust issues arise when substance abuse resurfaces; they can complicate marital fidelity and communication.
My Wife Is Refusing to Honor Our Pregnancy Agreement. I'm Livid.Communication and counseling are essential for resolving parenting disagreements in relationships.Commitments made when planning parenting roles should be honored to avoid conflict.
My Wife Is Lazier Than the Most Detached Do-Nothing Dad. But I've Discovered It's So Much Worse Than That.The author feels overwhelmed by the imbalance in parenting roles and increasing conflicts within the family, particularly between his wife and daughters.
Dear Abby: Am I wrong to suspect my husband is cheating on me?Communication and counseling can address underlying marital issues.An understanding of past trauma greatly influences personal relationships and self-esteem.
Dear Abby: I tracked my husband to a really bad neighborhoodTrust issues arise when substance abuse resurfaces; they can complicate marital fidelity and communication.
My Wife Is Refusing to Honor Our Pregnancy Agreement. I'm Livid.Communication and counseling are essential for resolving parenting disagreements in relationships.Commitments made when planning parenting roles should be honored to avoid conflict.
My Wife Is Lazier Than the Most Detached Do-Nothing Dad. But I've Discovered It's So Much Worse Than That.The author feels overwhelmed by the imbalance in parenting roles and increasing conflicts within the family, particularly between his wife and daughters.
Dear Abby: Am I wrong to suspect my husband is cheating on me?Communication and counseling can address underlying marital issues.An understanding of past trauma greatly influences personal relationships and self-esteem.
Help! I Figured Out the Shocking Reason My Husband is Mourning His Co-worker's Death.Support for grief should not come at the expense of one's own emotional well-being.
Asking Eric: My husband says the texts I found are some kind of phone glitchEstablish healthy boundaries and seek support to address relationship issues.Open communication and accountability are crucial for relationship recovery.
Help! I Figured Out the Shocking Reason My Husband is Mourning His Co-worker's Death.Support for grief should not come at the expense of one's own emotional well-being.
Asking Eric: My husband says the texts I found are some kind of phone glitchEstablish healthy boundaries and seek support to address relationship issues.Open communication and accountability are crucial for relationship recovery.
Dear Abby: My husband pretended for a year that he had a jobThe article discusses the emotional aftermath and practical solutions for dealing with marital deception and family relationship challenges.
Federal housing leaders speak to the need for more reverse mortgage understandingThe complex nature of reverse mortgages necessitates thorough counseling for borrowers and advisers, especially in changing interest rate environments.
I'm married to a man but have erotic infatuations with women on television | Ask Annalisa BarbieriThe infatuations may indicate a questioning of sexuality, potentially stemming from emotional dissatisfaction in the current marriage.
Asking Eric: My suspicious husband says I can't travel for work anymoreThe husband's fear of solo travel stems from personal trauma, jeopardizing the marriage and forcing the wife to sacrifice her passions.
'He raped me and now he was reading my intimate thoughts' - victim on trauma of attacker seeing her therapy notes before trialPaula Doyle struggled with trauma and felt violated after her rapist could access her counseling notes.