Exploring the Benefits of EMDR Therapy for Anxiety: What You Need to Know
Anxiety disorders can be debilitating, affecting various aspects of daily life. For many, traditional therapies have not provided the...
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OLIVER DRAKEFORD THERAPY BLOG
Oliver Roberts
Sep 305 min read
Parenting Styles: A Comprehensive Guide to Raising Healthy, Happy Kids
Parenting is a complex and multifaceted endeavor, with many approaches and philosophies to navigate. From the well-known "tiger parents"...
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Oliver Roberts
Sep 157 min read
Understanding Psychological DefenseS & THE DEFENSE MechanisM WORKSHEET
A Deeper Dive into the Unconscious Mind When we think about defense mechanisms, we often imagine a psychological shield—a way to protect...
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Oliver Roberts
Sep 47 min read
The Ultimate Non Monogamy Chart: Mapping Modern Love Beyond Monogamy
If you can’t tell your polycules from your primaries, or if you're wondering whether you're polycurious or just polysaturated, you're in...
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Oliver Drakeford, LMFT CGP
Sep 27 min read
the dangers of social media: Teens Hooked on Short FoRm Videos?
Short-form video content like TikTok and YouTube Shorts are reported to be increasing sleep problems and social anxiety in teen consumers
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Oliver Roberts
Aug 3114 min read
Free Relationship Advice: Life Lessons for Couples
I've been a therapist for nearly a decade, helping countless couples, parents, and families navigate their most challenging relationship...
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Oliver Drakeford, LMFT CGP
Aug 227 min read
What to Do When Your Teenager Won't Talk to You: 10 Expert Tips
If you're a parent to a teen or tween, it can be frustrating and worrying when your once-talkative child suddenly becomes a tight-lipped...
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Oliver Roberts
Aug 136 min read
The Summer 2024 LGBTQ Newsletter Update
As summer 2024 draws to a close, it's time to reflect on some of the most significant moments in our LGBTQ newsletter. From historic...
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Oliver Drakeford, LMFT CGP
Aug 56 min read
Dating and dealing with emotionally immature people
If you're sick of dating emotionally immature people, or perhaps you're already in a relationship with someone you think is emotionally...
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Oliver Roberts
Jul 2010 min read
Couples Therapy: How to Stop Arguments In Relationships
As a couples therapist, a lot of couples come to see me for marriage counseling, hoping to reduce conflict in their relationships and...
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Oliver Drakeford, LMFT CGP
Jun 1013 min read
Helicopter Parenting Effects: KIDS and Young Adults.
These are 20 ways helicopter parenting affects children and young adults.
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Oliver Drakeford, LMFT CGP
Jun 19 min read
the FeelinGS Wheel PDF: Enhancing Emotional intelligence
The Feeling Wheel PDF is a breakthrough tool for gaining insight into your emotions. Get a free download in this post
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Oliver Drakeford, LMFT CGP
May 3112 min read
Enmeshment in Marriage and Couples Therapy: Differentiation of Self:
In this blog post, we will explore the concepts of differentiation of self and enmeshment in marriage and rcouples therapy. I’m a...
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Oliver Roberts
May 299 min read
Gay Relationship Advice: Navigating Age-Gap Relationships
I’ve been an LGBTQ+ Affirmative Therapist for nearly ten years, and quite often, the topic of age differences comes up with my single...
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Oliver Roberts
May 2811 min read
Top 5 Tools For Emotional Intelligence and Communication Skills
These are my Top 5 Tools For Emotional Intelligence and Communication Skills. We all kind of know what Emotional intelligence (EQ) is -...
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Oliver Roberts
May 227 min read
Thoughts on Psychoanalytic Theory and Anxiety
Understanding Anxiety and How Psychodynamic Therapy Can Help Anxiety is a common mental health issue that affects millions of people...
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Oliver Roberts
May 208 min read
The 5 Stages of a Relationship And What To Do About Them
Understanding the 5 Stages of a Relationship Have you ever wondered why the honeymoon phase in a relationship feels so magical but...
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Oliver Drakeford, LMFT CGP
Apr 306 min read
Taking the Toxic Family Test: Understand Dysfunctional Family Dynamics
a 'toxic family environment is where the interactions and dynamics between members are harmful, negative and dysfunctional
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Oliver Drakeford, LMFT CGP
Apr 298 min read
The Importance Of Dealing with Resistance in Group Therapy
Our job as therapists or is not necessarily about managing resistance; our job is actually to help uncover and work through them
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Oliver Drakeford, LMFT CGP
Apr 246 min read
Under and Overfunctioning in Relationships: A Bowen Family Systems Approach
In over and under-functioning relationships, it's as if the over-functioning couple takes on all the chronic anxiety of the relationship
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