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When Trauma Disrupts Motivation and Follow-Through: Why “Trying Harder” Isn’t the Answer

January 12, 2026

by Vanessa H. Roddenberry, Ph.D. Many people seeking therapy for trauma arrive with the same quiet frustration:“I know what I should do. I just can’t

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How to Make Lasting Change in the New Year

December 31, 2025

Why Resolutions Fail and What Actually Works by Vanessa H. Roddenberry, Ph.D. If you’re wondering how to make lasting change, especially after resolutions haven’t worked

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