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Gail-Elaine Tinker

@getinker

Gail-Elaine Tinker, M.S., LPC, counselor-coach, reiki mstr, hypnothrpst, expressive thrpst, speaker, writer-artist, mom of adult aspie.

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INFIDELITY does not need to be the nail in the coffin of marriage. Working with a therapist, doing couples counseling, and reaffirming the marital bond can save the... nbcnews.com/better/lifesty…

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Escape from Abuse: people say "I would never allow that to happen" but they do not realize the subtly of what is happening and how many false starts it takes to end the... huffpost.com/entry/domestic…

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Inherited trauma is something science is trying to prove. Anecdotally, we therapists see connections between grandparent and parent trauma being passed down through the generations, both male and female.... bbc.com/future/story/2…

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Procrastination is an issue which comes up frequently in therapy. Everyone things their neighbor is far more motivated and disciplined then they. Psychology has looked at... bbc.com/capital/story/…

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Trauma is not something you can 'get over.' The anxiety and depression can go on at different levels throughout life. npr.org/2019/03/30/708… npr.org/2019/03/30/708…

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Taking a Break in Therapy is often a necessary and useful thing. It is better to discuss with your therapist rather than simply dropping away or missing scheduled sessions.Therapists understand... huffpost.com/entry/pausing-…

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Living alone had gotten a bad rap. Living on your own can be the best time for personal growth. theguardian.com/commentisfree/… theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

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Generational trauma, cultural competence, and stigma in psychology. Our back communities (as well as asian and latino)are suffering and need good therapists.... cnn.com/videos/enterta…

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Chronic pain & illness: the often solitary journey of a person who might not improve, who has their life change drastically, who must work to accomplish things which we used to do with ease,... huffpost.com/entry/chronic-…

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Anxiety for Good Outcomes may seem strange to some. It isn't. I believe that the body becomes accustomed to the physical and mental states of Anxiety. It feels 'weird' not to be anxious. Therapy is... huffpost.com/entry/anxiety-…

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What to say? How to react to someone who has health or mental health issues. It is easy to think you are cheering them up, but cliches sting in a reality of uncertainty. yahoo.com/lifestyle/3-th… yahoo.com/lifestyle/3-th…

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Stress Response: Nearly every client I have gets a tutorial on this topic = how chronic stress impacts the body. Understanding this can help... npr.org/sections/healt…

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Suicidal Feelings: many feel that only professionals can deal with such hopelessness and despair. The fact is that we are ALL capable of addressing the... npr.org/sections/healt…

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Internet Addiction is a topic that is arising more frequently in therapy. People comparing themselves with family, friends, and 'influencers' can be damaging to self-esteem.... nbcnews.com/better/lifesty…

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Post-Partum PTSD is real. Some mothers (and fathers) are seriously impacted by a difficult or medically complicated birth. Talk therapy is essential but is rarely a utilized option for busy parents. The... bbc.com/future/story/2…

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Fighting Fair is a huge aspect of therapy, whether with singles, couples, or families. Fighting is inevitable as people will need to air out issues and resolve conflicts. In fact, not... huffpost.com/entry/worst-th…

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Many people are curious about therapy. More than a few believe that therapy looks like psychoanalysis, the lie back on a couch and do free association and inkblot tests.... nbcnews.com/better/lifesty…

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Mental Health Stigma keeps people the world over from addressing serious personal and societal issues. This video is a bit long and heavy, but it speaks truth in defining the mental illness epidemic.... huffpost.com/entry/chris-cu…