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<description><![CDATA[Julia Sorensen, MA, RPC, CCBT is a therapist and author working in private practice.  Visit my website for more tips, resources, and articles.
Order, "Overcoming Loss Stories and Activities for Children Experiencing Grief and Loss" to be released by Jessica Kinglsey Publishers, July, 08.]]></description>
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<title>Trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Psychological trauma is when an event occurs in someone's life that results in psychological damage.  When that trauma evolves into post traumatic stress disorder the problem becomes more long term and affects the persons capability of handling stress.  The trauma can be one single event or it can be a long-term series of events that lead to the damage]]></description>
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<title>Recognizing Anxiety</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Anxiety is a necessary function of the body. It is the body's response to a situation that will require you to protect yourself.  However, when there is no event that is leading to the anxiety or if it becomes a persistent condition there is the likelihood that there is an anxiety disorder.  The most common form of anxiety disorder is called a Generalized Anxiety Disorder.  This type of disorder is typified by excessive worry when there is no reason for the worry]]></description>
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<title>Is Medication the Only Treatment For Depression?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[It is very important that a person who is suffering from depression seek treatment for their condition.  Without treatment, depression can lead to isolation and thoughts of suicide.  These thoughts can turn to a tragic conclusion if the person is left to feel as though there is no end to their pain.]]></description>
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<title>How Children Grieve</title>
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<description><![CDATA[When children experience a loss their grief can be displayed in a variety of ways.  It will depend on the age of the child and the kind of loss they are experiencing.  You will find that a younger child's grief will be expressed in a very different way than that of a teen or an adult.  It is important for parents to understand how children grieve and what they can do to help.]]></description>
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<title>How Can Friends and Family Help a Depressed Loved One</title>
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<description><![CDATA[It is very difficult to watch someone you love suffer with depression.  The first thing you should do is learn as much as you can on the symptoms and treatments for depression so that you can offer this information to your loved one.  Some of the symptoms that you should watch for in your loved one are:]]></description>
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<title>Grief and Children</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Everyone at some point in his or her lives experiences grief.  Any type of loss can cause it.  When we think of grief, we are typically thinking of a loss that is suffered because of death, but grief can be experienced whenever we lose someone in our lives regardless of the reason.  Adults experience grief over the loss of a relationship or divorce and children can experience the same type of grief. ]]></description>
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<title>Coping With Loss</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Dealing with a loss is a private matter for everyone.  The grief that is experienced will be different for each person who is going through a loss.  There are some things that can help you through this difficult period in your life.  It is important that the person experiencing the loss takes care of himself or herself and grieves for as long as it takes.  Never let anyone tell you how you should be progressing and that your grief is taking too long.]]></description>
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<title>Getting Through Complicated Grief</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2008 09:18:20 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When a loved one is lost it is a very tragic and distressing experience in one's life.  Most people will experience this loss at some point in their life.  When people experience an uncomplicated grief they will experience a period of sadness, denial and even anger and guilt over the loss of their loved one.  Eventually those feelings fade and the person is able to move on with their life.]]></description>
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<title>Understanding Anxiety</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:34:13 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you suspect that you have an anxiety disorder, it is very important that you get a complete checkup from your doctor to rule out any medical conditions that might be causing your symptoms.  You must be sure to tell your doctor about all of the symptoms that you are experiencing.  And you will need to be very honest about any other lifestyle situations that might be contributing to your condition.  If you are drinking alcohol in excess or doing illegal drugs your doctor will need to be aware so that a proper diagnosis can be made.]]></description>
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<title>How Children Experience a Loss</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:29:42 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Children experience a loss in a much different way than adults will.  It is important that the adults in the child's life help them to cope with their loss and move through the grieving process.  Understanding that some of the behaviors that the child is exhibiting are an expression of grief and loss can help the parent to cope with the behavior in the child.]]></description>
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<title>Strategies to Cope With a Loss</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:24:19 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[People deal with a loss in their own unique way.  This will mean that each member of a family might need a different method to cope with their grief.  There are some good strategies that can help someone through this difficult time in their life.  Remember, that not all loss is about a death.  A loss can be divorce or any time that a significant person is no longer in your life.  When that happens a loss is experienced and the grief process must be dealt with...]]></description>
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<title>Grieving Families</title>
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<description><![CDATA[When a member of a family dies, every member of the family will experience their own grieving process.  Not only are they suffering from the loss of the family member, but they are also being affected by the changes within every other member in the household.  Everyone's role in the family will be changed by the death of a family member and what was once stable is not anymore.]]></description>
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<title>Depression is a Mood Disorder</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Mood disorders encompass major depression, bipolar disorder, seasonal affective disorder and mania.  These mood disorders affect a great many people, most of whom suffer from a major depression.  Bipolar disorder is less commonly diagnosed because of the reluctance for people to report their manic behavior as an illness.  Most times it is the depressive part of the illness that receives the most attention.]]></description>
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<title>How to Help Children Who Are Experiencing Grief</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:22:31 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When a child experiences grief their experience will be very different from that of an adult.  It is important that the adults in the child's life help them through their grief and understand the pain that they are feeling.  Children may express their feelings in ways that are not healthy and an adult or therapist must help them to find ways to let out their angry and painful feelings.]]></description>
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<title>Five Ways to Help a Child Cope With the Loss of a Parent</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:17:10 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Losing a parent through death or divorce is one of the most difficult things a child will face.  It is important for the remaining parent to help their child face and deal with their loss in a healthy manner.]]></description>
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<title>Cognitive Behavior Therapy For the Treatment of Depression</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:16:01 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you have a family member or friend whom you believe is experiencing depression, it is imperative that you get them help.  Depression can cause the person who is experiencing it to be unable to recognize the symptoms in themselves.  If you see changes in someone's behavior and notice a change in their sleep and eating patterns it might be depression that is the cause.  There are many treatments available for depression and it is important that your family member get help before the depression leads to a tragic consequence.]]></description>
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<title>Getting Beyond Grief and Bereavement</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:00:04 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Trying to get over feelings of grief and bereavement can be difficult.  Often, a person is so distraught over some type of situation that they fall into depression.  We all face grief of some degree in life but it is important to deal with it.  Otherwise, the burden carried can become too much to bear.  As you will discover, you do have options for getting beyond grief and bereavement, ways that will help you rediscover yourself and realize that you are okay.]]></description>
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<title>7 Ways to Remain Stress Free While Away at College</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 11:57:23 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Heading off to college is an exciting time but also one filled with the unknown.  For most students, the first days on campus are overwhelming, not being able to find classes, dealing with a roommate, trying to find quiet time for study, and so on.  Stress at college is quite serious.  In fact, studies show that as much as 65% of all college patients seen by doctors are ill due to stress.  Therefore, reducing or learning ways of controlling stress will make the entire college experience positive]]></description>
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<title>The Importance of Dealing With Depression</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 09:36:20 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Today, millions of people in North America alone live with some level of depression.  For some, the depression is more like a melancholy feeling whereas for other people, we are looking at clinical depression.  With any depression, it is important to get a good handle on it immediately and to take it seriously.  If left untreated, depression can quickly spiral out of control, leading to suicidal thoughts and worse, death.]]></description>
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<title>Teaching Children About Death</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 09:32:46 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Although a situation that involves death, whether of a family member, friend, or even pet, can be devastating, especially for children.  All parents should start teaching children about death at the appropriate age and hopefully, before they experience it firsthand.  Today, parents, teachers, and even doctors are looking for ways to improve society's value system when it comes to children.  Obviously, our society has changed significantly over the past 20 years to include shootings at colleges, shopping malls, parks, and so on.  When children hear of these stories, it frightens them.]]></description>
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<title>Twenty Indicators of Stress</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:34:37 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The ramification associated with stress are unbelievable.  Living a stressful life can be disabling, physically, emotionally, and mentally.  In fact, excess stress will affect normal functioning of daily life.  Stress is the results of many things to include a difficult marriage, paying for kids in college, a sudden death, disability, or loss of job, and anything that makes life more intensive and difficult to manage.]]></description>
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<title>Five Strategies For Getting Through Divorce</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2008 14:20:30 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Divorce, no matter how amicable the relationship remains between soon-to-be ex- husband and wife, will have hurt, disappointment, anger, frustration, and often, a sense of failure and abandonment.  Everyone who goes through a divorce has to overcome emotional, physical, and financial obstacles.  The good news is that divorce is not the end of life, merely a closed chapter in the book of life.]]></description>
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<title>4 Tips For Surviving a Relationship Breakup</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2008 11:18:56 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[For most people, a relationship breakup is a difficult time, one filled with fear, anger, hurt, and uncertainty.  If the breakup was amicable, great but most are not.  Of course, each relationship breakup is different depending on the factors surrounding the split but in general, you can follow some provided guidelines to make the break up less traumatic.]]></description>
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<title>Ten Keys To Reducing Stress</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2008 08:08:17 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Stress is a part of every person's life, some more than others.  When feeling stressed, it is difficult to see the positive outcome or to find solutions to problems.  Stress can have a negative effect on relationships, marriage, work, school, and every aspect of life.  Although a stress-free life is impossible, there are means of reducing it.  After all, some stress is actually good but too much can wreck havoc.  The following are a few key steps for cutting back stress from your life.]]></description>
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<title>Helping An Older Parent Through Depression</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2008 08:07:34 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Depression in the elderly comes from the loss of a spouse, as well as independence.  An elderly person is faced with many uncertainties to include illness, health insurance, and death.  Without  a strong support system, depression is inevitable.  If not treated, geriatric depression will prevent the individual from living out an enjoyable life.  This problem is prevalent and growing, which is why it is important to identify the symptoms and then take appropriate steps to intervene.]]></description>
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<title>Surviving A Marriage After A Baby's Death</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Marriages often struggle when there is some type of trauma involved.  For this reason, we see divorce rates high for couples who have gone through job layoffs, illness, and especially after the loss of a baby.  When a parent loses a baby to death, many different emotions are seen.  As never before, it is imperative for the survival of the marriage for couples to understand the way in which each other grieve and tips for making the marriage last.]]></description>
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<title>5 Ways To Survive The Loss Of A Loved One - Tips For Survival</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:13:43 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Losing a sibling, parent, grandparent, or other close loved one is difficult.  For some people the process of grieving is quick while others struggle for years.  To get through the loss of a loved one, it is important to use the right strategies, helping you not just heal, but go on living.  Grief encompasses deep emotions that take a person through a number of phases before finally reaching healing.  Keep in mind that losing a loved one will affect the way in which you respond but the way in which the person died, the person who died, your personality, and other factors will have a direct influence.]]></description>
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<title>Five Strategies For Dealing With Stress In The Workplace</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 13:25:49 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It does not matter the industry, the job, or the position within the company, all employees go through bouts of stress.  Interestingly, a certain degree of stress in the workplace is actually good, working as a type of motivator for getting jobs done on time and within budget.  However, when levels are too high, a number of things happen to include mistakes on the job, irritation among co-workers, headaches, and so on.]]></description>
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<title>Getting Through Depression</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 15:03:49 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Whether a minor, temporary problem, or a case of full-blown, clinical depression, this problem is sometimes difficult to identify and treat.  People who live with some degree of depression would agree they often feel as if they cannot go on.  Usually, the view of life and challenges is clouded, making it near impossible to make good decisions.]]></description>
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<title>Depressed, Sad, Negative, Irritable?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 09:08:55 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[How do you overcome depression and moodiness? Are you trying to overcome depression? Perhaps you suffer from seasonal depression that is just starting to lift as the spring months approach. Whether you are a person who experiences low grade depression (like a chronic virus) or a deep unrelenting sad mood that seems to stretch over the horizon, it is likely you are here, seeking ways to lift that ton of bricks off your shoulders.]]></description>
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<title>6 Tips for Parenting Young Children</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 16:32:33 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of the greatest joys in life is having a toddler in the house.  Every day, something new and exciting happens.  However, one of the greatest challenges in life is the parenting that goes along with raising a toddler.]]></description>
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<title>How Does Your Young Child Feel?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2008 16:32:41 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do you know how to help your young child identify or express strong feelings? These tips will help you to learn how to help your young child work through his feelings.]]></description>
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<title>How To Help A Bereaved Family</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2008 10:47:48 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What you can say or do for a bereaved person or family? Read this article to find out what to do to help a bereaved family.]]></description>
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<title>Traumatic Stress And Children</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2008 15:18:24 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Below are some common reactions that children and adolescents may display after being exposed to trauma.  If your child has been exposed to a traumatic experience or event, seek help from a mental health provider.]]></description>
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<title>Coping With Anxiety</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2008 13:43:33 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are you struggling with anxiety? Try these 5 surefire ways to bust through your worries.]]></description>
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<title>Improve Your Relationships by Cutting Them Off at Their Knees!</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Have you ever struggled to effectively communicate with your partner, your boss, or colleagues?  Communication conflicts are common in life and not surprising when you consider our different personalities. Compounded by this is the fact that learning new ways to communicate are, well, boring!  Learning to communicate can be technical, confusing, and sometime awkward.  Perhaps you are even among those whose eyes glaze over as your partner mutters, "we need to learn to communicate effectively".]]></description>
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