There are two kinds of group therapy sessions

This set of principles makes it clear that there are many advantages to working with a group rather than individually. While some of these principles may apply to individual therapy, most of them require a group setting.

Types of Therapy Groups

The general tone and direction of the group therapy session will vary depending on the type of group. There are many different kinds of groups with different areas of focus, but they generally fall into one of two categories:

1) Psychoeducational – These groups are intended to provide members with the information they need to address or cope with whatever it is that brought them to the group; they are usually structured with specific topics or modules to cover. Read more

What are the different gender (and gender-neutral) pronouns?

Now more than ever, people aren’t necessarily identifying with the sex they were assigned to at birth. Some people are transgender, meaning they identify as a different gender than the sex they were assigned. But others refer to themselves as non-binary, meaning they don’t identify as exclusively male nor exclusively female. And while most of us try our best to respect these gender non-conforming individuals, sometimes language-and a simple lack of information-can make that complicated.

That said, it’s pivotal to take note when someone tells you which pronouns they prefer. As Sassafras Lowrey, a genderqueer author, explained on the HuffPost, “When someone says my pronouns are ‘too hard’ for them to remember, what I hear is that you don’t value our friendship, the work that I’m doing in the world, or me as a person.”

While males and females tend to use the pronouns we’re all familiar with to describe themselves-he/him and she/her-some non-binary individuals choose different pronouns that you may not have heard of before.

Since gender-neutral pronouns can be a bit confusing, we’ve come up with a comprehensive guide (and chart!) to help you understand them, just in time for Pride Month. Read more

Tell them the truth; this was unauthorized and your account was NOT to be charged!

If you are on the phone with them, tell them you will wait while they access this site!

Keep emphasizing how you never authorized anything! Direct them to the hundreds of victims reports that were filed on Rip-off Report. And if you’re at the bank, walk them over to their computer and make them go to this site! Either way, be persistent!

Let them know nicely, that you were advised to Report them (the Bank) and this situation to the Banking Commission in your state. Since each state has a different name for the agency/controller over banks, find that name before you call or get to the bank so you can throw it in their face. The more knowledgeable you appear to be, the further you will get.

And just continue to demand the Federal Regulation E form! The bank CAN, MUST and WILL reverse the charge! But, you must be persistent; ask to speak to the supervisor or the area manager for all the branches in the state.

Let the bank personnel know you are meeting with the media later in the day, that you would much rather they do the right thing (as most other banks have) by looking at the complaints and immediately reversing the charge(s) to your account; no matter how long ago it was. Be sure to call the Media if necessary so you are telling the truth. Read more