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Ep. 047: Anger & Suicide, Part II In part two of our conversation, we look at how anger may be a part of the grieving process when we lose someone to suicide. Anger is often a normal stage in processing loss. When suicide is involved, anger may be directed at the individual who died, or at another friend or family member, and even at yourself for failing to prevent the death. Many people benefit from …
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Ep. 046: Anger & Suicide, Part I We often think of depression as a possible symptom for suicide, but anger can also become lethal. Excessive anger is often a sign of depression. In fact, anger is usually a mask we wear to hide how sad or disappointed we feel. Most of us are more comfortable sharing that we are mad rather than sharing that we have become depressed. In our culture, anger is viewed …
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Ep. 045: You Say You Want a Resolution? It’s a new year…again?! So why does it feel a little like nothing’s changed? The pandemic can make every day feel like the one before. It’s hard to really mark the passage of time. For some of us, maybe there really hasn’t been a significant amount of change. The idea of “resolution” means that something has ended, but for many of us the reality of COVID-19 is …
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Ep. 044: Avoid Harmful Therapy Can therapy ever be harmful? That’s the question that first sprang to my mind when talking with an acquaintance about her problematic experiences in counseling. Luckily, I knew a great therapist I could ask about this, my Dad, Dr. Buser. In this episode, we explore the idea of a “good” therapist versus a “bad” therapist and ultimately discuss how to ensure that you are getting the right help you need. …
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Ep. 043: Surviving the Holidays It’s the most wonderful time of the year… or is it? There is so much to do and so little time to do it. Let’s face it, the holidays are tough. Whether you’re navigating tricky family dynamics or simply feeling overwhelmed by the pressure of finding the perfect gift, many of us experience the holiday blues. What are some ways we can cope with the stresses of this time of …
