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» Are people who bite their nails perfectionists?
Pulling hair, biting nails, picking skin are not simply 'nervous' habits, a new study finds, suggesting they are instead associated with perfectionism, frustration and boredom.

» Why Insight Isn’t Enough, Part 2

For many people, just coming to a greater level of insight is not enough for them to make significant, lasting changes in behavior patterns that have been part of their preferred style for many years. Here's how one man found success with a systematic approach to changing both his thinking and his behavior.

Tags: CBT, character disturbance, in practice, personality disorders, therapy

» Psyched in San Francisco counseling center launches magazine to de-stigmatize therapy and inspire growth

SAN FRANCISCO, March 18, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Psyched in San Francisco is a therapy center headquartered in downtown San Francisco and with offices all over the Bay.  The Examiner called the center "crazy cool" and The Wall Street Journal recently featured Psyched's founder in...

» Recognizing the Varieties of Manipulators and Controllers

If you're really going to defend yourself against victimization, it's important to know the kind of person you're dealing with, how they might try to manipulate and control you, and why.

Tags: character disturbance, in practice, personality disorders, relationships