False Dichotomy is a logical fallacy where only two options are presented when more options are actually available. It presents a situation as an either/or where the truth is much
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Cognitive Distortions
Group Attribution Error
Group Attribution Error can occur two ways: When we assume the behavior or beliefs of an individual reflects the belief of their entire group. For example, “That protestor was violent
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Cognitive Distortions
Straw Man Vs. Steel Man
Straw man arguments are everywhere. They occur everyday in media, social media, debates, politics, in classrooms and within marriages. As such, this is probably the most important logical fallacy to
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Cognitive Distortions
Ad Hominem Fallacies
Ad Hominem comes from the Latin for ‘to the person’. It happens when someone attacks the person making an argument instead of addressing the argument itself. The more emotional an
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Cognitive Distortions
Confirmation and Selection Bias
In this post I will be beginning to bridge mental health and psychotherapy with political content. I will be sharing some of my own personal journey and perspectives here to
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Relationships
Marriage Counseling & Therapy: The Good and the Bad
Marriage isn’t always easy. No matter how deeply two people love each other, long-term relationships face inevitable challenges. When communication breaks down or emotional distance creeps in, many couples consider
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Relationships
Nine Signs You’re in a Securely Attached Relationship
We hear a lot about secure attachment these days, which is wonderful. A securely attached (or secure functioning) relationship is one where trust is inherent, and where communication is open
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Relationships
Is Pre-Marital Counseling Just for the Anxious? Think Again.
When most people hear the phrase “pre-marital counseling,” the common assumption is that it’s something for couples who are nervous, insecure, or already struggling. Maybe it’s seen as a last-ditch
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Relationships
Practice Fighting
One of the biggest lessons I have learned as a couples therapist is that we all need to practice fighting. That’s right. We all fight. And you might not know
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