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June 3, 2025
Therapists: Why Free Therapy Is A Bad Idea For You & Your Clients
Offering free therapy might feel compassionate but often decreases client motivation and commitment, fostering stagnation. Clients frequently undervalue sessions without a financial sacrifice, resulting in missed appointments and minimal progress. For therapists, ongoing pro bono work can lead to stress, ethical dilemmas, burnout, and constant anxiety about managing high-demand clients without adequate compensation.
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April 14, 2025
Can ChatGPT Provide Therapy? That’s Find Out!
AI is all the rage right now, with people using it to write papers, code, and provide ideas. With ChatGPT being one of the most popular models, it's time to see if it can provide therapy. How do you think it will go?
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March 31, 2025
Top 5 Best Focus Apps for Android in 2025
Struggling to stay focused? Explore the top 5 Android apps of 2025 designed to reduce distractions and boost productivity—perfect for students, professionals, and anyone needing to stay on task.
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March 26, 2025
How Career Concerns Influence Internet Addiction in Teens
The future can appear scary, especially for teens. Concerns over the right career have caused many teens to retreat into an Internet Addiction. While career concerns exist for most teens, many have become addicts to avoid making a career choice. Read further to learn more, and how to help your teenager out of this crisis.
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The Digital Trap: Social Anxiety & Online Addiction
Social anxiety and internet addiction often go hand in hand, creating a cycle of avoidance and isolation. While the online world offers a temporary escape, it can worsen real-world anxiety. This article explores the connection, its impact on mental health, and practical steps to break free from the cycle and regain control of your life.
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March 24, 2025
Grounding: An Effective, But Strange Coping Skill
Grounding is a powerful yet often misunderstood coping skill that helps bring your focus back to the present moment. Whether you're overwhelmed by anxiety, dissociation, or sensory overload, grounding techniques can anchor you in reality and provide a sense of control. Learn how this “strange” method can become a vital part of your mental health toolkit.
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The 5 Best Focus Applications for iPhone
Struggling with digital distractions? Explore the best focus apps for iPhone to boost productivity and regain control over screen time with effective tools and strategies.
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March 19, 2025
The Anger-Addiction Cycle: How to Break Free
Anger and addiction are often deeply connected, creating a destructive cycle. This article explores their relationship and offers practical strategies, including therapy, anger management, and healthy coping mechanisms, to help individuals break free from this cycle and achieve lasting emotional and physical recovery.
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March 18, 2025
Realistic Goals: Why Kids Need Boundaries, Not Myths
Telling children they can achieve "anything" may seem supportive but often sets unrealistic expectations. This well-intentioned encouragement can lead to disappointment and anxiety when kids inevitably face limitations. Instead, parents should promote healthy, achievable goals and teach resilience. Setting realistic expectations equips children with genuine confidence, allowing them to navigate life's challenges successfully and thrive emotionally.
March 17, 2025
Grounding: A Simple Coping Skill for Stress and Anxiety
Grounding is a powerful coping skill that helps manage stress, anxiety, and dissociation by focusing on the present moment. Using physical, mental, and soothing techniques, grounding interrupts negative thoughts and promotes emotional stability. Learn how to apply these simple yet effective methods to regain control and find calm in challenging situations.
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