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Jealousy

"I'm Not Jealous—I Just Hate You"

F. Diane Barth L.C.S.W. on March 3, 2023

Jealousy is a complex emotion that most of us would happily never feel. But it often contains important information about us, our relationships, and our needs and wishes.

Jealousy is a complex emotion that most of us would happily never feel. But it often contains important information about us, our relationships, and our needs and wishes.

Relationships

I Wish My Mother Would Just Listen to Me Once in a While

F. Diane Barth L.C.S.W. on February 4, 2023

It's hard when your parents can't give you what you need from them. But does it have to be the end of the relationship? Sometimes acknowledging their inability can open new doors.

It's hard when your parents can't give you what you need from them. But does it have to be the end of the relationship? Sometimes acknowledging their inability can open new doors.

Relationships

Why It's So Easy to Feel Like No One Understands Us

F. Diane Barth L.C.S.W. on January 29, 2023

If someone whose opinion is important to you sees you as bad, you can end up feeling like you are bad. Some psychological understanding can help you change that pattern.

If someone whose opinion is important to you sees you as bad, you can end up feeling like you are bad. Some psychological understanding can help you change that pattern.

Career

One Mistake to Avoid When You Go Back to Work

F. Diane Barth L.C.S.W. on January 2, 2023

It can be hard to go back to work after a holiday or a vacation, regardless of whether the break was restful or stressful. Avoiding this one mistake can make it a lot easier.

It can be hard to go back to work after a holiday or a vacation, regardless of whether the break was restful or stressful. Avoiding this one mistake can make it a lot easier.

Grief

Are You Grieving? Want to Talk About It?

F. Diane Barth L.C.S.W. on December 28, 2022

Much has been written about grief and how to manage it, but less has been written about the role of shared feelings when it comes to grieving.

Much has been written about grief and how to manage it, but less has been written about the role of shared feelings when it comes to grieving.

Attention

How Do You Know When What You've Done Is Good Enough?

F. Diane Barth L.C.S.W. on November 14, 2022

We live in a world where appearance sometimes seems to be more important than experience. Paying more attention to your experiences can have a positive impact on your happiness.

We live in a world where appearance sometimes seems to be more important than experience. Paying more attention to your experiences can have a positive impact on your happiness.

Aging

Are You Afraid of Getting Older?

F. Diane Barth L.C.S.W. on September 18, 2022

If you're afraid of getting older, you're not alone. Negative images of aging abound in media and cultural beliefs. A simple technique can help you manage your anxiety about aging.

If you're afraid of getting older, you're not alone. Negative images of aging abound in media and cultural beliefs. A simple technique can help you manage your anxiety about aging.

Mindfulness

Mindfulness Not for You? Before You Give Up, Try This

F. Diane Barth L.C.S.W. on September 11, 2022

Mindfulness has been turned into an emotional and psychological workout, which turns many people off. But is there a way to make it a kinder, gentler, and more useful tool?

Mindfulness has been turned into an emotional and psychological workout, which turns many people off. But is there a way to make it a kinder, gentler, and more useful tool?

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