Therapy & PracticeJune 19, 202522 min read
Can Therapy Keep You Stuck? A Therapist's Honest View
Naming a wound is not the same as changing it. A grounded look at when therapy helps you grow, and when it quietly keeps you comfortable.
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Thoughts for the parts of life that don't fit neatly into a diagnosis.
Research-informed writing from Bruce Steinberg on mental health, recovery, relationships, identity, therapy, and the realities of being human.
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Substance Use & RecoveryMay 20, 202518 min read
How to Support a Loved One Struggling With Addiction
Loving someone through addiction can quietly take over your life. How to offer real support while protecting your own wellbeing.
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Jewish Life & Mental HealthMay 15, 202512 min read
When Being Jewish Becomes Something You Have to Think About
Sometimes antisemitism arrives not as a slur but as a hesitation — whether to wear the necklace, mention the holiday, or speak up. A look at the quiet mental weight of feeling less safe as a Jewish person.
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