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The 5 Stages of Grief

GLPG 3 min read

Grief can be experienced in reaction to any significant loss, although it is most commonly associated with the loss of a loved one or living thing that has died. Instead…

5 signs its time to see a therapist

5 Signs It’s Time to See a Therapist

GLPG 2 min read

Perhaps you’re curious about therapy but you wonder if you really “need” it. Especially in current times when we are chiefly aware of the suffering of others, we may be…

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Cognitive Therapy for Anxiety

GLPG 8 min read

Millions of us experience anxiety each year, and the effects are both distressing and debilitating. Chronic unease, apprehension, and avoidance keep us from participating fully in life — and when…

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What OCD Is, and What It Isn’t

GLPG 4 min read

Have you heard OCD used as a label for someone who is organized or superstitious? These casual references can make it difficult to understand what exactly OCD really is and…

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Stress vs Anxiety: What’s the Difference?

GLPG 2 min read

Stress and anxiety are often used interchangeably, but it’s important to know they are two different presenting problems. Both responses are part of the usual ups and downs of life…

A woman meditating, to cope with stress.

7 Fundamental Coping Skills for Stress

GLPG 3 min read

Stress is a physical, mental, and emotional response to any demand. The stress response can be helpful when it motivates us to solve problems. When the source of our stress…