In the age of the Internet, we’ve seen some kinds of therapy move to an online format, but some remain skeptical. Given the onset of COVID-19 and the subsequent stay-at-home orders, it has become an utmost concern of clinicians across…
When the workday is long, and the stress of working from home grows, telehealth therapy can enter as a viable option for coping. Sometimes even the stress of trying to make an appointment or leave the house can make it…
Undoubtedly, you have experienced loss in your lifetime: loss of a loved one, loss of a job, loss of a spouse through divorce, or loss of a lifestyle. Perhaps you went through the grieving process, but now it has been…
Educate Yourself If your spouse has already been diagnosed, then you’re best to learn as much as you can about their form of depression. The American Psychiatric Association recommends observation of at least two weeks of symptoms before a diagnosis…
Sex addiction may be among the most damaging of all addictive behaviors. Thriving in the shadows, sex addicts shame themselves and tear apart their relationships. But so many try—unsuccessfully—to manage the condition on their own. Having the courage to reach…
Perhaps you or a loved one have been struggling with addiction for some time now, but as much as you commit to sobriety during rehab or therapy, as soon as you get back into your “world”, you fall right back…
If you consider yourself religious or spiritual, you have probably heard people within your community say that people in good spiritual standing don’t suffer from addictions or mental illnesses, and if they do, it is simply a matter of their…
Though everyone faces loss at some point, not all are equipped with good information about how to face the grieving process. Below are a few truths that could help you to feel better about your own grieving process. You Don’t…
Due to the perception that many addictions result in self-gratifying behavior (i.e. chasing a high, being sexually fulfilled, letting go of stress, partying with abandon, etc.), many people believe that addiction is a choice. It can be quite hurtful to…
The short answer: no. The longer answer: no, but they are closely related. You have likely heard of someone having an issue with dependence on a certain substance, and perhaps you have always assumed that dependence always accompanied an addiction…
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