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Read more about the article Healing Old Wounds with EMDR: How to Live After, Not Just Survive Childhood Abuse

Healing Old Wounds with EMDR: How to Live After, Not Just Survive Childhood Abuse

When we think of survivors of childhood abuse, and especially of sexual abuse in childhood, we often imagine than it had to be inconceivably difficult for them to endure such suffering, but now that they’re adults, they’re safe and well. We do recognize that they might have been affected by the horrible experience, but rarely think of them as constantly reliving the past abuse as it were happening right now, at this very moment, with the same horror and helplessness as then. But they do. (more…)

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Read more about the article Types of Sexual Abuse and Where to Turn for Help

Types of Sexual Abuse and Where to Turn for Help

Sexual abuse is a topic pretty much no one wants to think about, let alone talk about, though it happens every single day. How many times on the news do you see a formerly respected individual hiding behind their hands, being led to a police car with a headline about suspected child pornography or molestation charges? Often. (more…)

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Read more about the article Forgotten Survivors: Adult Victims of Child Abuse

Forgotten Survivors: Adult Victims of Child Abuse

It’s a sad fact and one that many people try to forget, but everyday nearly 10,000 reports are made regarding child abuse and neglect. According to Child Help, a report is made every 10 seconds in the United States. Last year the reports filed against child abuse involved 6.6 million children. (more…)

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Read more about the article Men and Body Image: It’s a Thing For Guys Too

Men and Body Image: It’s a Thing For Guys Too

Men in the Media and Body Image

The media is often charged for its portrayal of women and high standards of “perfection.” Same goes for men. If you’re not a smooth, witty talker with muscles and a touch of gray (or a casually messy ‘do, take your pick), well then, you just don’t measure up to what society’s looking for. (more…)

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Read more about the article Fake It To Make It: A Guy’s Guide to Becoming the Person You Want to Be

Fake It To Make It: A Guy’s Guide to Becoming the Person You Want to Be

By the title alone, I sound a bit superficial (ya think?). Yet, case studies and conventional wisdom have shown, if you desire a certain trait, acting as if you already obtain that traint can propel you to actually own it. Even if you were an athlete in the Olympics, “tricking” your brain into doing as you wish it to, is an ultimate tool in getting what you tell it. (more…)

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Read more about the article Even Celebrities Suffer from Depression: Wayne Brady’s Story

Even Celebrities Suffer from Depression: Wayne Brady’s Story

Wayne Brady is a household name in America and is known for being a cheerful and outgoing character in all of his appearances. He’s the guy that wants to make you smile! In a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight (watch the video here), Brady says:  “People are like, ‘Wayne Brady’s always happy!'” he says. “No I’m not. Because I’m human.” (more…)

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