Raising children can be one of the most rewarding experiences a parent could ever imagine. However, it can also be one of the most challenging. This is particularly true as children ascend into adolescence. With peer pressure and mixed messages from the media, not to mention the raging hormones, this particular stage can be a [...]
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Sunday, February 12th, 2012Therapy for Veterans
Tuesday, January 31st, 2012As more and more military troops return home to their families, it is easy to only think about the long awaited reunions. However, deployment has a way of changing someone. Returning to civilian life may present some significant challenges for these service men and women. Many families have been torn apart because the individual who [...]
Therapy Dogs and What They Do
Tuesday, January 17th, 2012New studies emerge regularly, allowing us to better understand a variety of illnesses. With this new knowledge comes a plethora of options for helping patients and their families cope with these illnesses. In recent years, one of the more intriguing therapies has become a popular practice. This form of therapy is known as the “therapy [...]
New Hope for Depressive Disorders
Monday, January 9th, 2012According to a new study, there may be hope for individuals suffering from treatment resistant depression. The double-blind study, called BROADEN(TM) (BROdmann Area 25 DEep brain Neuromodulation), analyzed the effects of deep brain stimulation (DBS) on people with severe depression. This specialized therapy does not rely on any medication. Instead, it utilizes an implanted device [...]
How Therapy Can Help Communication in Couples
Tuesday, December 27th, 2011There are countless factors that can negatively impact the condition of a relationship; infidelity, illness, addiction, depression, lack of communication, and anger issues are only a few. Unfortunately, even if both parties are open to working on the relationship, neither may have any idea how or where to begin. Regardless of the longevity or nature [...]
What is Hypnotherapy and Does It Work?
Friday, December 23rd, 2011Used for centuries by shamans and ancient civilizations, hypnosis was once exclusively reserved for religious ceremonies and rituals. Modern hypnotherapy can be attributed to a successful psychiatrist in the mid-1900s named Milton Erickson who introduced its use into his practice. Recognized in 1958 as a viable medical procedure by the American Psychology Association, as well [...]
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Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011As a customer of Care Paths you get a very special offer of 6 months of membership for free on MyTherapistMatch.com. Click here to begin the registration process. Use coupon code ‘carepaths’ when signing up. We will verify your relationship with Care Paths upon registration.
MyTherapistMatch.com Founder to Speak at Health 2.0
Monday, September 26th, 2011MyTherapistMatch.com Founder to Share Innovative Technology to Improve Health Care at the Fifth Annual Health 2.0 Conference MyTherapistMatch.com is pleased to announce that Corey Quinn, CEO , will present “The Virtual Couch: Online Behavioral Health,” at the Health 2.0 conference to be held Sept. 25-27, 2011 in San Francisco. The Health 2.0 conference is the chosen forum [...]
What to do When Stress Becomes Overwhelming
Friday, September 9th, 2011While some individuals aren’t daunted by stress, others are consumed by it. It’s ordinary to feel overwhelmed on occasion; things such as exams, work deadlines and relationship troubles are likely to cause anyone anxiety. Unfortunately, not everyone knows how to effectively manage their troubles and the pressure becomes too much. Without the ability to effectively [...]
5 Steps For Dealing with Anxiety
Wednesday, August 31st, 2011The current economic climate is causing many people to feel stressed lately, and for good reason. Falling stock values, the housing collapse, and high unemployment rates have caused people around the world to monitor their finances with concern, wondering how they will continue to feed, house, and educate their families. Although the global economic situation [...]