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Jennifer Gerlach Lcsw

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Is There Something More to OCD Than Suffering?

A fresh perspective on obsessive-compulsive disorder with Dr. Michael Alcée.

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Deep Connections Around Death for an Enriched Life

An interview with Shoshana Ungerleider, M.D., about our fear of the end of life.

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The Problem With the Term "Functioning"

What does "functioning" mean?

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Are Some Things Unacceptable? On Radical Acceptance

The applications of radical acceptance to grief, trauma and estrangement.

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Can Trauma or PTSD Cause Psychosis?

The association between trauma and psychosis is complicated.

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Are You Lying to Your Therapist? Are They Lying to You?

Deception among humans is common. This is how we work through it in therapy.

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When Neurodivergence Meets the Teen Social Scene

Two neurodiversity experts speak out.

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Final Rule Marks Victory for Mental Health Equality

Mental health is physical health.

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Your Life Is Worth So Much More Than a Phone Call

September is Suicide Prevention Month.

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When Is a Problem Actually a Problem?

How can you tell that an issue needs attention? These tips can help.

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Caught in the Drama Triangle?

We are more than victims, rescuers, and persecutors: How to get out of a drama triangle.

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Psychosis, OCD, and Questions of Reality

What OCD and psychosis can tell us about how we connect with the world.

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How to Best Support Autistic Children in Grade School and Beyond

An interview with clinician and mother Sarah Hampton on supporting autistic children.

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Why Is My Mind So Loud?

The reasons for "loud thoughts."

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2 Most Important Tools to Improve Any Relationship

Judgment often interrupts curious exploration.

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Could Your Depression Be Bipolar Disorder?

Bipolar II disorder often goes undiagnosed for years.

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You Are More Than the Sum of Your (Social) Anxieties

Introversion is a personality trait, while social anxiety is a phobia.

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Do Folks Have People They Can Talk to in College?

An interview with Dr. Jim Probert covers peer support in a college setting.

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What Does Pathological Demand Avoidance Look Like in Adults?

Pathological demand avoidance is not just another term for defiance.

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Should You Avoid That Difficult Conversation?

Consider the pros and cons of having a tough talk.

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The Olympics Stops the World in Wonder

Personal Perspective: The 2024 Olympic Games are a demonstration of hope.

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Five Facts About Childhood-Onset Schizophrenia

Early-onset schizophrenia challenges classic notions of the disorder.

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Your Child Is (Probably) Not a Narcissist

If you think your child is a narcissist, here are 3 reasons you're likely wrong.

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Financial Fears: It’s Not Always About the Money

Money can serve as a proxy for other anxieties, like security or freedom.

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When It Feels Impossible to Get Out of Bed

Leaden paralysis is like walking against an invisible two-foot wall of water.

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The Reason Many Autistics Prefer Not to Make Eye Contact

And why their avoidance of eye contact should be respected.

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5 Things Everyone Should Know About Psychiatric Hospitalization

Anyone could experience a mental health condition or hospitalization.

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On Grief, Dreams, and Remembering

Seeing a lost loved one in a dream can be powerful.

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Are Teens to Blame for Everything?

How teenagers become scapegoats.

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It Takes Courage to Resume College After Mental Health Leave

Many people are able to recover after a major mental health challenge.

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Don't Let It Go: Try This Instead

Sometimes we get stuck for a reason.

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What Is a Serenity Box?

The sand tray is a mindful, sensory-soothing practice.

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A Forgotten Diagnosis: The Most Severe Depressive Disorder

Major depression with psychotic features often goes unrecognized.

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5 Tough but Worthwhile Self-Care Practices

Sometimes self-care is doing the hard things.

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Autism, Adolescence, and the Creation of an Identity

Does autistic identity exploration take a unique path?

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A Conversation With Jonestown Survivor Yulanda Williams

A Jonestown survivor's insights on trauma, connection, resilience, story, and hope.

09.07.2024 200

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4 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Therapy Sessions

Therapy is an active process between the clinician and patient.

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Why Are People Mad?: Autism, Double Empathy, and Boundaries

With autism, social misunderstandings are often mutual. What can we do?

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When Depression Tells You You're Bringing People Down

Depression can lead to negative thoughts including isolation.

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4 Things That Masquerade as Anxiety

Many things masquerade as anxiety. Here's what to do about them.

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You (Probably) Aren't Selfish, Here's Why

Six things that look like selfishness but aren't.

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My Mental Health Condition Does Not Make Me a Werewolf

Personal Perspective: How one statement walked our country back a century.

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The High Risk of Eating Disorders for Those With ADHD

Binge eating may be most commonly linked to ADHD.

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5 Things to Know if You Love Someone Who Faces Anxiety

Anxiety can be a weight on relationships, but partners can work through it together.

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5 Game-Changing Strategies for Neurodivergent Couples

Neurodivergent couples face specific strengths and challenges.

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Challenges of Life, Mental Illness, or Both? Therapy Considerations

The tangled interactions between relationships and mental health.

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Is It Time to Drop the Term ‘Behavioral Health'?

Personal Perspective: My mental health condition is not a behavior.

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Can We Spot Psychosis Before It Hits? Or Prevent It?

Research on early psychosis gives reason for hope.

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Not Getting Much From Therapy? Could You Be in Pretend Mode?

Pre-mentalizing modes can interrupt our ability to reflect.

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Summer's Shadow of Teen Depression and Suicide

What parents can do.

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