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    Psychology

    Explore the various types of psychology, their history, and the major theorists behind them and apply this knowledge to your own mental and emotional well-being.
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    What Is Bereavement Therapy?
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    Is Psychodynamic Therapy an Effective Approach to Treatment?
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    Key principles of narrative therapy
    Become the Expert of Your Own Life Through Narrative Therapy
    Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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    How Does Psychedelic Therapy Work?
    Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
    A culturally sensitive therapist will understand you.
    How to Find a Therapist Who Understands Your Culture
    Medically reviewed by Akeem Marsh, MD
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    What Is Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy (Factitious Disorder Imposed by Another)?
    Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
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    How to Use Behavioral Experiments to Test Your Self-Limiting Beliefs
    Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
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    An Overview of Group Therapy
    Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
    Psychotherapy Process
    What Not to Expect from Psychotherapy
    Reviewed by David Susman, PhD
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    How Cognitive Behavior Therapy Works
    Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
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    How Mental Health Professionals Use the DSM Today
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    How Problem-Solving Therapy Can Help You
    Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
    Woman in anxiety therapy.
    The Best Types of Therapy to Treat Anxiety
    Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
    Sand tray therapy helps heal a variety of psychological wounds.
    How Sand Tray Therapy Heals Psychological Wounds
    Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
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    The Benefits of Mindfulness-Based Art Therapy
    Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
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    AEDP: Therapy for Trauma
    By Jodi Clarke, MA, LPC/MHSP
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    What Is Gestalt Therapy?
    Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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    What Ethical Guidelines Do Psychologists Follow?
    Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
    What Is Bibliotherapy?
    Reviewed by David Susman, PhD
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    The Steps to Becoming a Psychotherapist
    Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
    Meaning in life can help to improve resilience.
    How Logotherapy Can Help You Find Meaning in Life
    Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
    Psychologist guiding patient through hypnotherapy
    5 Myths About Hypnosis Debunked
    Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
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    How Certain State Law Allow You Access to Your Therapy Notes
    Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
    Conversion Therapy
    Overview of Psychological Disorders and How They Are Diagnosed
    Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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    Is There a Mental Illness Test?
    Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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    What Is Munchausen Syndrome?
    Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
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    What Is a Psychological Evaluation?
    Medically reviewed by Akeem Marsh, MD
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    Choosing a Therapist to Help Your Troubled Teen
    Fact checked by Sean Blackburn
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    How Does Psychoanalytic Therapy Work?
    Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
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    How Open-Ended Questions Can Help Patients in Therapy
    Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
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    Finding a Therapist When You Have HSP Doesn't Need to Be Difficult
    Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
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    Can Clients and Therapists Be Friends?
    Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
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    Why You Should Bring Your Teen to Therapy
    Medically reviewed by Aron Janssen, MD
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    What You Need to Know About Kleptomania
    Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
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    What's the Difference Between a Psychologist and a Psychiatrist?
    Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
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    The Basic Methods of Therapy
    Fact checked by Sean Blackburn
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    The Health Consequences of Loneliness
    Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
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    Can Psychologists Prescribe Medications?
    Fact checked by Emily Swaim
    Gate Control Theory
    Gate Control Theory for Pain Signals to the Brain
    Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
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    My Teen Refuses to Go to Counseling—Now What?
    Medically reviewed by Aron Janssen, MD
    A group therapy session.
    The Recovery Model Standard of Mental Health Care
    Reviewed by David Susman, PhD
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    What to Expect From a Mental Health Occupational Therapist
    Fact checked by Shereen Lehman, MS
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    Why Therapists Use Unconditional Positive Regard With Their Patients
    Fact checked by Shereen Lehman, MS
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    What Is the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)?
    Fact checked by Shereen Lehman, MS
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    When You Have Romantic Feelings for Your Therapist
    Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
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    How to Find Mental Health Insurance & Get the Most From It
    Fact checked by Emily Swaim
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    Can Energy Psychology or Tapping Acupuncture Points Treat Mental Illness?
    Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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    Why Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy Was Created
    Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
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    5 Differences Between Coaching and Psychotherapy
    Fact checked by Sean Blackburn
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    3 Key Qualities to Look for in a Client-Centered Therapist
    Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
    Art therapy can be a useful treatment tool.
    How Does Art Therapy Work for Patients?
    Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
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    What Is Electroconvulsive Therapy?
    Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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    Cognitive Therapy Can Be Very Effective for Dealing With Stress
    Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
    family therapy session
    5 Types of Mental Health Professionals Who Can Provide Psychotherapy
    Fact checked by Sean Blackburn
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    3 Key Ethical Considerations in Psychological Research
    Reviewed by David Susman, PhD
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    What Is Solution Focused Brief Therapy?
    Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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    How Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Might Benefit Your Teen
    Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
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    How Cognitive Reframing Improves Mental Health
    Medically reviewed by Aron Janssen, MD