Paul Chernyak, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
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Co-authored Articles (8)
How to
Stop Crying when You Are Very Upset
Crying is a natural instinct. It's one of the first things newborns do, and people continue to cry throughout their lives. It can communicate your feelings to others and some studies even suggest that it signals you need...
How to
Ignore a Girl Who Hates Your Guts
When somebody hates you, it’s natural to want to avoid the person as much as possible. Having a girl gossiping about you, provoking you in social situations, or bullying you is hurtful, bothersome, and stressful. In de...
How to
Get Your Dad to Stop Picking on You
If your dad picks on you, this can be stressful. Your dad may tease you about things like school, your friends, and your appearance. He may also be quick to anger, and yell at you for small mistakes. If your dad's pickin...
How to
Handle Seeing Your Rapist in Public
There’s no right or wrong way to respond to seeing someone who’s assaulted you, and nothing can take away the pain, panic, and/or rage you may feel if you see your rapist in public. Whether you live in a small town o...
How to
Come in Contact With the Father You Have Never Met
Fathers may be absent from their children's lives for many reasons. Sometimes, a breakdown in the relationship between the parents means that a father loses all contact with his child. In other cases, the relationship be...
How to
Confront a Friend Whose Child Bullies Your Child
When someone is bullying your child, it can be heartbreaking. If that person is your friend's child, it can be particularly awkward and difficult. Maybe you want to be able to stay friends, but you know that your child...
How to
Get Rid of a Savior Complex
Are you cursed with an incessant need to save or fix those around you? A savior complex, or white knight syndrome, is a personality construct that, at first glance, appears to be purely motivated by the urge to help. In ...
How to
Admit You've Done Bad Things
Have you done things you wished you hadn't? Scared someone might find out? While no one likes to admit that they’ve done bad things, it’s important to be honest. By fully understanding what you’ve done, admitting y...
