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02/06/2022

https://www.abbycobeypsyd.com/questions-i-ask-google-when-my-heart-is-broken/

When a relationship ends we often search for answers. Here are a few. At the end of the day it's really hard to go through a break-up.

07/22/2021

https://www.gq.com/story/esther-perel-interview?utm_source=pocket-newtab

The famed relationship therapist talked to GQ about relearning social skills, pandemic breakups, and why “how was your pandemic?” is a lame question.

07/07/2021

The push to get Australian men and boys to open up

Australia is examining beliefs about what makes "real men" in a bid to reduce su***de and violence.

06/15/2021

https://www.wellandgood.com/psychological-flexibility/amp/

This psychological practice is key for stopping spiraling. Here's how to do it.

12/07/2020

https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/325861

Dr. Abby Cobey, PsyD, Psychologist, Alexandria, VA, 22301, (703) 691-5956, Please check out my website www.abbycobeypsyd.com for additional info and pictures. We all can have difficulty from time to time, dealing with relationships, work, general stress. You don't have to figure it out on your own.....

11/14/2020

https://www.vice.com/en/article/7k9vyz/why-we-sigh?utm_source=pocket-newtab

Sighing is like a reset button for the lungs and emotions. But there’s such a thing as too much sighing.

11/11/2020

Happy Veteran's Day to all the Vets out there.
Join retired Marine Captain, Donny O’Malley, and leading mental health professionals (including me) as we uncover the steps to living a ”healthy” life you won’t want to end. Watch now blog.veterantv.com

09/17/2020

https://www.abbycobeypsyd.com/post/how-do-i-find-a-therapist

There are several ways to find therapists and some things that are helpful to know when you start looking. Initial things to consider are the providers license level and training, the cost of therapy and what your insurance covers, the likely focus of therapy based on what you know about yourself, c...

09/17/2020

new blog post!

There are lots of reasons why we date people who are “unavailable” and by unavailable we can mean that emotionally they aren’t checked-in to the relationship or more literally, perhaps the person is married or spends most of their time focused on work, friendships, interests outside the relati...

09/11/2020

I Have no Patience!

"I have anger management issues, I hate people who say "see" in place of "saw", if I've heard you chew I've plotted your death, I struggle to resist the urge to scream "shut the f**k up" in people's faces who talk for the sake of talking, I have zero patience for anything" Surprisingly enough, this....

09/10/2020

Building self-esteem is actually really easy and really hard. I’ll simplify it. When you were a kid did you ever have a moment when you thought, “wow, XYZ is pretty amazing! Anyone who can do that is totally badass!”? Go do that thing! Or maybe there is someone who you really admire, ask yours...