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What Does It Mean To Be Non-binary?

Gender can be complicated in a society with strict rules about how people should feel, behave, and express themselves based on their assignment to one or the other of two genders. But many people, more than you realize, don’t find that their experience of gender fits well with either of these ideas of ‘male’ or ‘female.’

What to look for in a couples counselor

Not all couples counselors are created equal. Here are some tips for how to find a good couples counselor.

Being Accused of Sexual Assault

In this article, we explore the steps to take if you have been accused of sexual assault, or a crime you didn't commit.

Breaking through ADHD Paralysis with The Intentional Countdown

Spot Love-Bombing In Action

Are you being love-bombed? Notice these red flags and create a dating journal to assess your new relationship.

Getting To Know Your Teen : Therapy for Teens

Are you struggling to connect with your teen as they get older? Learn get-to-know you strategies to strengthen your relationship with your teen.

Hair Pulling Patterns: Trichotillomania

A hair pulling self-help monitoring tool to help you build awareness of your hair pulling behaviors looking at the SCAMP domains: Sensory, Cognitive, Affective, Motor, and Place.

Computer Generated Therapy Information

Computer Generated Therapy Information. You decide if you prefer computer generated counseling or having a live person counseling your inner most thoughts. The choice is yours.

We decided to have fun and ask the computer questions and share with our readers the computer's advise. While we personally think this is
'entertaining,' the implications are scary. We as a society will need to adapt and develop a new way of thinking and being. I personally relish talking to a real person and look forward to beginning the conversation because change is coming.

Your First Time

Okay. Be honest. When you first read this title, Your First Time, were you thinking this article was going to be about sex? Especially given that one of the services offered here at continue reading

When Porn Becomes a Problem

Sex is a natural behavior that can feel great, relieve stress, and strengthen relationships. However, like most subjects, it can have negative consequences. Porn is no different. Sexual attitudes, experiences, and personal morals can color continue reading

Writing Your Newlywed Chapter

Some couples enter marriage believing nothing will change. Maybe you already bought a house together, raised 3 children together or with the help of lawyers created living wills together Maybe for some couples, nothing really continue reading

What is Trauma?

What is Trauma?

From a trauma counseling therapist’s perspective, trauma is defined as a deeply disturbing experience, which can be sexual, physical and / or emotional. Here at the Center for Growth in Philadelphia continue reading

Women and Body Image Exercise

Body Image Therapy in Philadelphia: Women and Body Image: How to Restructure Your Thinking by Nurturing your body

When it comes to our own perception of our body image, many people tend to submit continue reading

What is Self-Esteem?

Center for Growth / Self-Esteem Therapy in Philadelphia, Ocean City, Mechanicsville: What is Self-Esteem?

Self-esteem is a broad psychological concept that is used to as a measurement of how highly a person rates their continue reading

What is Codependency?

Center for Growth / Codependency Therapy in Philadelphia, Santa Fe, Ocean City, Mechanicsville: Codependency

This tip is to provide you with the typical characteristics of people who struggle with codependency, a brief history continue reading

What is Pre-Cana?

What is Pre-Cana? Pre-Cana is a catholic tradition which teaches couples how to be married. This premarital course is named after the wedding feast at Cana, in Galilee where Jesus turned water into wine. According continue reading