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Monday, August 30th, 2010
Running head: TREATING PANIC DISORDER WITH AGORAPHOBIA
Treating Panic Disorder with Agoraphobia:
Efficacy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Other Treatment Approaches
Anthony J. Centore
Abstract
The following research investigates various contemporary treatments for panic disorder with agoraphobia, particular attention given to Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and drug treatments. Findings indicate both CBT and drug treatments are ...
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Friday, August 27th, 2010
Ending is by far the most difficult part of any relationship.
Many of us are great at beginning--we nail the interview, impress our colleagues, woo the gal or guy.
We are stars when filling a role--we break the records, trail blaze, impress our friends and employers.
However, we are TERRIBLE when it ...
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Thursday, August 26th, 2010
Mesothelioma (AKA malignant mesothelioma), is a rare form of cancer that develops from the protective lining (the mesothelium) that covers many of the body's internal organs. Mesothelioma is is usually caused by exposure to asbestos.[1]
While the cancer can develop in many places in the body, the most common area is ...
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Thursday, August 26th, 2010
Thrive Boston Counseling was recently mentioned in an article by Mesothelioma.com !
You can read the full article, titled "Life and Health Coaching benefits for Mesothelioma and other Cancer Patients"
Here's a brief excerpt:
Services offered by therapy practices like Thrive Boston, a Boston-area center that helps individuals overcome a variety of ...
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Thursday, August 26th, 2010
Panic Disorder & Agoraphobia:
A Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Treatment Protocol
Criteria for Panic Attack
A panic attack is an explicit period of extreme discomfort or fear where at least four of the following criteria develop abruptly and peak within 10 minutes time
Criteria
Palpitations, or excited heart rate
Sweating
Trembling/shaking
Shortness of breath/smothered sensation
Sensations of ...
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Wednesday, August 25th, 2010
This article will look at social phobia, in comparison to anxiety disorders, and will also provide insights for the treatment of social phobias using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
Question: Is it Social Phobia
or Social Anxiety D/O?
DSM-IV-TR Definition of Social Phobia
“A marked and persistent fear of one or more social or performance ...
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Tuesday, August 24th, 2010
How can I best help my teenage son?
My son was five-years-old when I met my current husband, who has pretty much raised him for the last 10 years. In contrast, my son's biological father was absent from his life for long periods of time, and when he was around he ...
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Monday, August 23rd, 2010
GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER
DIAGNOSTIC CRITERIA
Excessive anxiety and worry, occurring more days than not for at least 6 months, about a number of events or activities.
The person finds it difficult to control the worry.
The anxiety and worry are associated with three (or more) of the following six symptoms (with at least some ...
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Friday, August 20th, 2010
"How can I change my mindset as a caregiver to keep it from draining me emotionally?"
Thanks for this question about being a caregiver—let me give it a shot.
Also, before you sent this question you wrote me briefly to explain you are particularly interested in caregiving as it applies to caring ...
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Friday, August 20th, 2010
Am I too dependent on my counselor?
I was out with some friends last week, and someone in our group asked me a question about counseling that I’ve heard before, and I think is probably a common question that’s not often answered. So, I thought I would talk about it here. ...
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