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Healing from Within: Trauma Therapy for Women Who’ve Been Told They’re ‘Too Sensitive’

Lightwork

Trauma therapy designed specifically for sensitive women understands that being highly aware and emotionally deep isn’t something to be fixed, but rather a natural variation in how our brains process information and experiences. The combination of trauma and sensitivity presents unique challenges.

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Day # 147: Bulimia Nervosa Part 2

Bullet Psych

Today we will continue our current theme of eating disorders as we discuss bulimia nervosa. Today's Content Level: Intermediate Clinical Pearls 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 History : Bulimia nervosa (BN) is an eating disorder characterized by recurrent binge eating combined with behaviors intended to counteract the weight gain (purging).

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The Power of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: Break Free from Negative Thoughts

Lightwork

The core of ACT lies in building psychological flexibility – your ability to stay present, open up to difficult emotions, and take action based on your values. By practicing these skills, you develop psychological flexibility – the ability to stay connected with the present moment while taking actions aligned with your values.

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The Summer Body Standard Is Fake — Here’s What No One Tells You About Body Dysmorphia

Zencare

Is body dysmorphia an eating disorder? Body dysmorphia is separate from an eating disorder but related. While some people with BDD may develop disordered eating, BDD can exist without it. Therapy Options for Body Dysmorphia: Intuitive eating work: Rebuilding trust with your body and food.

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ADHD in Women: The Silent Struggle and Misdiagnosis

Lightwork

The current diagnostic criteria, largely based on research conducted on males, often fail to capture the nuanced presentation in women. Professional Challenges: The workplace presents unique obstacles for women with untreated ADHD. These signs can mask underlying ADHD, leading to missed or delayed diagnoses.

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Support for Women at LightWork Therapy: Empowering Mental Health

Lightwork

Women typically report: Intense worry about family relationships Physical manifestations like chest tightness Difficulty concentrating on tasks Persistent feelings of being overwhelmed Additionally, some women may experience Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) , which can further complicate their mental health landscape.

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Conveying Hope, Empowering Teens: An Interview With Jessica Schleider

Mad in America

To me, that’s more of an experience-driven belief that some people are going to hold no matter what I present to them, no matter what the research shows, and that’s okay. Schleider : So I can walk through one of our digital self-guided single-sessions for teens, one that teaches about behavioral activation.