John C. Norcross, PhD

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How should I set goals that I can achieve?

Set SMART goals: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and Time-Specific, and phrase them in a... Full Answer

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How can I set realistic weight loss goals?

When you're setting goals, you should dream big and bold. As president Harry Truman put it,... Full Answer

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How should I set a weight-loss goal?

It’s difficult to reach the destination when you don’t know where it is. Vague... Full Answer

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How important is willpower in losing weight?

John Maynard Keynes, the esteemed economist, once wrote that “the difficulty lies not so... Full Answer

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Should I tell people about my New Year's resolution?

You bet! Research demonstrates that a public commitment is more effective than a private... Full Answer

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How should I decide which of my goals to pursue first?

Most of us have a long bucket list of behavioral goals and lifetime resolutions to pursue. How... Full Answer

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Should I try to change more than one habit at a time?

Old science told us to stick to one thing at a time when it came to change. After all, the... Full Answer

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What are the different types of psychotherapist?

The term psychotherapist is not legally protected or regulated in the United States. That means... Full Answer

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What kind of training does a marriage and family therapist have?

Marriage and family therapists possess a master’s degree in, naturally enough, marital... Full Answer

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What kind of training does a psychiatric nurse have?

Psychiatric nurses are registered nurses (R.N., B.S.N.) who earned a master’s of science... Full Answer

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What kind of training does a counselor have?

Counselors possess a master’s degree in counseling or an associated field (M.A., M.S.)... Full Answer

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What kind of training does a clinical social worker have?

Clinical social workers possess a master’s degree in social work or social sciences... Full Answer

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What do psychiatrists do?

Psychiatrists possess doctoral degrees in medicine (M.D., D.O.) and most have completed a... Full Answer

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What kind of training does a psychologist have?

Of all mental health professionals, psychologists receive the most training in psychotherapy.... Full Answer

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What kind of training does a psychotherapist have?

Here’s a surprising fact: The term psychotherapist is not legally protected or regulated... Full Answer

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