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A Psychotherapy Case Study of Marriage-Related Health Anxiety in a Young Woman with Beta-Thalassemia Trait in Pakistan
Introduction Genetic carrier conditions occupy a unique position in mental health practice because they are medically benign for the carrier yet carry profound implications for marriage, reproduction, and family planning. Beta-thalassemia trait is one such condition. Carriers are typically asymptomatic or mildly anemic, but when two carriers have children together, each pregnancy carries a 25% […]
Hajra Waheed Kayani, MS
October 3, 2026
The Impact of Divorce on Families and Therapeutic Resolutions
Divorce disrupts family structures and emotional bonds, creating lasting effects for both children and parents. It alters roles, routines, and relationships within the family system and impacts each family member differently. This paper explores the psychological and interpersonal impacts of divorce, especially on children and parents, and outlines therapeutic methods to support post-divorce adjustment. The […]
Samer Shebak, MA
November 11, 2025
Balancing Alliances With Couples and Families
Many therapists in training, and even experienced therapists, anticipate working with couples and families with trepidation. As family therapists and researchers, we understand that trepidation, and indeed, sometimes find ourselves experiencing these same feelings! However, we know that understanding systemic interactions really helps in learning to work with couples and families; thus, we offer some […]
Laurie Heatherington, Ph.D. + 2 more
November 12, 2019
Parenting is Like Dieting
If you are like anyone else who has attempted a diet, you know that dieting is best thought of as a long-term journey that frequently includes ups and downs, failures, and successes. In many ways, the day-to-day trials of parenting are quite similar. Some days, we are really on top of doing all the right […]
Beth Trammell, Ph.D., HSPP
May 26, 2019