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New Game. New Rules. No Manual. Navigating Your Way Through Covid-19

In what seemed like overnight, our sense of security, our world, and our lives were turned upside down. Roles and responsibilities to ourselves, our families, our friends, and our communities are now in a [...]

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  • A Note About Living in the Age of Cyber Bullying
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    A Note About Living in the Age of Cyber Bullying

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A Note About Living in the Age of Cyber Bullying

The victims and perpetrators are abundant; bullies are taking to the Internet to harass people in such large numbers, it’s become commonplace. The results are extremely harmful, not only to the actual recipients of [...]

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    Exiting the Blame Game

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Exiting the Blame Game

Let’s face it. We all have the tendency to blame, especially when we are feeling defensive in the presence of disappointment, pain or vulnerability. Blaming is a common reaction, because when we want to [...]

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    The Benefits to Becoming More Assertive
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    The Benefits to Becoming More Assertive

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The Benefits to Becoming More Assertive

I have met with many clients over the years that have struggled with discomfort around speaking up for themselves. They have had difficulty with self-advocacy (i.e. asking to be considered for a promotion or pay [...]

  • How to Be Happier, Judy Zexter, LCSW, Mindfulness Counseling Therapy Santa Monica
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    How to Be Happier

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How to Be Happier

One of the biggest frustrations I hear from my clients is their reaction to friends and family members telling them that “happiness is a choice” and to “just be happy”. Although their loved ones mean [...]

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    Growing Up With A Narcissistic Parent

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Growing Up With A Narcissistic Parent

It is a standard yearning of narcissists to be the center of attention, as they seek out excessive admiration in order to guard against their deep- rooted insecurities. For a narcissistic parent, this intense desire [...]

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    Accepting the Unacceptable
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    Accepting the Unacceptable

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Accepting the Unacceptable

You may have heard of the importance of acceptance in order to be truly happy.  It is a primary component of 12 step programs, meditation practices and self help forums.  However, for many of us, [...]

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Tools to Quiet an Anxious Mind

Anxiety is an emotion that can fuel a state of endless worry along with thoughts of impending doom.  Anxiety differs from fear in that there is no actual threat of imminent danger.  It can take [...]

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