mark travers phd

Here’s how to cope when the year’s end also feels like your wit’s end.getty For a lot of people, holiday season merriment is usually eclipsed by stress, anxiety, and poor mental health.…
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Using marijuana recreationally can be fun. It can also be therapeutic. But only if you use it ... responsibly.getty Many people come to therapy wondering if they have an unhealthy…
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Ever been dragged into a fight that isn’t yours? Here’s how to wheel out of it.getty Have you ever been dragged into a conflict between two individuals and asked to be a mediator?…
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Research shows that relationship problems follow predictable patterns. We can learn from these ... patterns.getty Many people come to therapy when their relationship is on the brink of…
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A new study finds that couples who share bank accounts are happier. But there are exceptions.getty A new study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology suggests…
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Originality and self-disclosure are two elements of a captivating dating profile. Why do so many ... people miss it?getty A new study published in the academic journal PLOS-ONE…
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Friendships can have red flags too. Here are two ways to recognize them.getty Many people come to therapy searching for insight into their problematic friendships. They may ask…
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You can’t seem to stabilize your relationship. What’s really going on?getty Many people come to therapy questioning why their relationship feels more difficult than what they think is…
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Moving in together is a big step forward in your relationship. What do you need to know before ... taking it?getty Many people come to therapy wondering if they are ready to move in…
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A dysfunctional family’s ghost can haunt your adulthood. Here are three ways to finally move on.getty Dysfunctional households are breeding grounds for psychological and emotional…
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