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I distinctly remember early in my work as a therapist, a colleague of mine talking about the significance of “loving oneself.” While I didn’t say it out loud, I internally questioned the meaning ...

Should this letter writer let go of some college friendships, now that it's graduation time? Or is it time to reconnect before it's too late?

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When you’re trying to comfort someone trapped in an avalanche of anxious thoughts, it’s best to prioritize “presence over advice,” says Jaime Fleischer, director of therapy at Headspace, “and ...