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Dr. Monique Thompson, DHA, LPC, LPC-S\nEMDR-Trained Therapist | Infidelity & Mental Health Expert

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Why Your Body Gets Sick Even When There’s No Diagnosis

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By Dr. Monique Thompson, DHA, LPC, LPC-S\n 24-Year Clinical Expert in Mental Health and Infidelity Recovery

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Love isn’t just about feelings. Science shows that love is also written into our biology. In fact, the way we bond with others can leave chemical “marks” on our genes—shaping not only our lives, but the lives of the next...

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This summer, Mel Robbins’ Let Them has gone viral. Millions are repeating the phrase, posting the clips, and celebrating the freedom that comes with releasing people to be who they are.

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Have you ever wondered why betrayal, depression, anxiety, PTSD, or work stress feels so overwhelming, while peace, joy, or gratitude feel harder to hold onto?

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When Disconnection Feels Justified: A Therapist’s Take on Why People Cheat

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Here’s the real crazy circle:

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Your Boundary Isn’t

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Stop asking \"Why did you cheat on me?\"\n

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Tolerating Dissatisfaction in Your Relationship? It’s a Leading Cause of Infidelity—And You Might Be at Risk Too!

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Dr. Monique Thompson, DHA, LPC, LPC-S

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Reason #3 Why Couples Counseling After an Affair Isn’t Working

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By Dr. Monique Thompson, Therapist & Infidelity Recovery Expert

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✅ The #1 Mistake Couples Make After Betrayal — Backed by Research

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💔 WHY POWER COUPLES STRUGGLE TO HEAL FROM INFIDELITY — AND HOW EMDR HELPS REBUILD TRUST FASTER

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🌙 Struggling with sleep after a breakup, especially with high anxiety? Here are a few tips to help you rest and heal:

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Join other motivated adults ready to take action! Each of us has chosen a bold goal, and throughout August, we’re committed to making it happen.

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Hey everyone! 🌟 Let's talk about something serious but important – cheating in relationships. Scientists did a study to understand why people cheat, and it's not as simple as you might think. 😡 Anger: People cheat to ...

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Studies have found that individuals often perceive emotional infidelity, including intimate texting, as more damaging than purely physical acts because it suggests a deeper level of intimacy and connection. This is parti...

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📰 New Study on Cheating in Marriages! 📰

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Imagine someone, even unintentionally, totaled your car. Would you still hold them financially responsible? Of course, you would! Now, picture this: they don't have insurance, but they're VERY sorry about hitting your ca...

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My ideal clients are smart, likely were in gifted classes as children, and are natural achievers. But now, they feel lost, disconnected, and unsure of how to move forward—and they do not like it. They enjoy working hard...

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How to Heal After a Betrayal: Dr. Monique Thompson on Navigating Infidelity

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Interested? All are welcome. Sign up here!

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Short answer: Therapists hold a license and can do both life coaching and psychotherapy. They can treat mental illnesses such as clinical anxiety, major depression, and PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder). Life coaches...

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If your marriage were a car, what would it look like? Would it show signs of damage from disappointment, angry outbursts, or even major incidents like infidelity or domestic violence?

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Two of my favorite resources for ADHD and Bipolar Disorder are \nADDitude Magazine and BPHope Magazine.

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My favorite is to encourage them to pursue their passions.\nHere's why! —When it comes to pursuing passions, dopamine, a neurotransmitter associated with motivation and reward, plays a crucial role. Activities that align ...

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Grief can be SO BAD that it resembles depression, anxiety, PTSD, and symptoms can be severe enough that people miss work, school, stop cooking, stop bathing—it can really get BAD. But sometimes, it comes and goes, and y...

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In this captivating journey of personal growth, prepare to delve into the intriguing world of epigenetics during our upcoming winter retreat. Discover how epigenetics sheds light on the profound link between our genes, l...

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