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January 20, 2012 by Treina Aronson
Carl Rogers authored the beautiful quote: “The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.” A foundational aspect of the work I do with clients encompasses this succinctly profound sentiment. When a person accepts those unwanted aspects...
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affirmations,
change,
self-acceptance,
shame,
social anxiety,
January 18, 2012 by Treina Aronson
In any given couples therapy at some point they will likely be given the assignment to set up regular date nights. The reason for this popular treatment tool is because relationships are difficult and without time set aside to reconnect and have fun that’s all...
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couples counseling,
date night,
emotional connections,
marital problems,
marriage,
relationship problems,
relationships,
December 11, 2011 by Treina Aronson
Often people fear the act or desire to isolate themselves; the need to step away, to be alone. While it is true isolation is a symptom and aggravation of depression, what is perceived as isolation may just be the quest for solitude. In our society...
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alone,
depression,
escape,
isolation,
solitude,
December 11, 2011 by Treina Aronson
Recently while walking home from leaving my 10 year-old car that my mechanic gently corrected was “just resting” rather than dead, I felt overcome by a wave of fatigue. Although the gray season had begun it was an unusually bright sunny November afternoon in Seattle....
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depression,
sleep,
stress,