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Is Ghosting Just Low Distress Tolerance? Why You Should Break Up in Person

Ghosting can feel easier, even kinder, than a hard conversation. But what do we lose when we disappear instead of speaking up? Here's why distress tolerance matters, the case for breaking up in person, and three simple tools to help you actually do the hard thing.
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“Is This Just Me?” 11 Patterns We See in Adult Therapy This Year

Have you ever wondered what goes on in therapy for adults these days? Or what patterns our therapists notice after thousands of sessions in the Berkeley and Lafayette communities this…
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Got A Situation? We’ve Got A Book For That

In celebration of our new client library, we're doing our year-end round up by selecting some books for you. We have books that complement our work with anxiety, depression, OCD,…
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Boundaries In College and Beyond: 4 Types To Implement And How To Do It

College can be a time of immense growth, independence, and new experiences. However, it also presents new and unique challenges that can make it difficult to find a healthy balance…