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Dr. Deena Hitzke
Dec 10, 20222 min read
The Power of Paradigms
A paradigm is an underlying view or perspective that serves as the context through which we view situations in our lives. It is the lens...
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Dr. Deena Hitzke
May 31, 20211 min read
THE PARADOX OF ABANDON
When a person of close attachment dies or departs, we may feel as if we have been abandoned. Overcome with loneliness or anguish in our...
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Dr. Deena Hitzke
May 26, 20211 min read
A TIME FOR REFLECTION
The year 2021 is a time for reflection. It is a time to take inventory of our deepest aspirations and embrace the life we were meant to...
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Dr. Deena Hitzke
May 15, 20212 min read
Overcoming Complicated Grief
Sometimes when we lose someone, whether by ending a toxic relationship, or when they die without a chance to remedy unresolved conflicts...
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Dr. Deena Hitzke
May 5, 20212 min read
The Puzzles of Life
What if we are pieces of a certain puzzle that can only achieve its greatest beauty when it is complete? What if our dreams are made up...
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Dr. Deena Hitzke
May 3, 20212 min read
Clarifying Conflicts
Do you ever find yourself annoyed with someone and can't figure out why? Sometimes we get into conflicts with people for what seems like...
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Dr. Deena Hitzke
Apr 29, 20212 min read
Relevance and Resilience
When we talk about the quest for life meaning and purpose in later life, what many people are truly seeking is the preservation of...
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Dr. Deena Hitzke
Apr 28, 20212 min read
Coping with Loss
The Grief Process: When we lose someone or something, it changes our lives in unexpected ways. For some, it can feel as if the world is...
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Dr. Deena Hitzke
Apr 6, 20211 min read
Self-Realization: The Goal of Psychotherapy.
I was in therapy for many years, and at first I could not understand why it wasn't really working. I found most therapists to be cold...
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