EXCERPT: From time to time, we all seek advice about love from someone. Most often our chosen confidant is probably one of our close friends or a relative. But, for some, that person is a professional—a therapist. If you’ve ever thought about seeing a therapist but hesitated for fear that they might think you’re crazy…
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Dr. Thomas on Bustle.com “7 Basic Skills You Need In Order To Have A Successful Relationship” (01/23/2017)
EXCERPT: What’s the secret to having a successful relationship? A 2013 study conducted by Robert Epstein of the University of the South Pacific Fiji found it all begins with you. Epstein created a model defining a set of seven basic skills you should already have as an individual in order to have a strong, happy, and…
Dr. Thomas Featured on Cheatsheet.com “The Things You Should Never Say to Someone Who Is Depressed” (01/16/2017)
EXCERPT: To learn more about the right and wrong ways to talk to a person with depression, we spoke with Yvonne Thomas, PhD, a Los Angeles-based psychologist whose specialty includes depression. We asked her for advice on the best ways to relate to a depressed individual as well as helpful tips on how to show support….