Thanksgiving & Coronavirus
Like everything else during quarantine, this holiday season may be filled with tough choices and changes for families. The good news is that the holidays are also a time when gratitude is front and center …
Anger
Why Do We Argue So Quickly?
If you’re in a romantic relationship long enough, at some point you and your partner are going to fight. Fighting doesn’t mean you’re with the wrong person, or that your relationship is doomed. Conflict is …
DIVORCE IN THE TIME OF THE CORONAVIRUS LOCKDOWN
In the time of coronavirus, our new reality is being isolated in our homes together. Being stuck inside is hard enough for couples that are happily married or cohabiting. For those in the throes of …
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS – EAP
An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a confidential workplace service that employers pay for. An EAP helps employees deal with work-life stressors, family issues, financial concerns, relationship problems, and even drug or legal concerns. It …
THE FOUR STAGES OF ALCOHOLISM
If you are concerned that you or a loved one may be an alcoholic, then recognizing the stages of alcoholism may help you weigh the options available to you for detoxification and treatment. The four …
COUPLES COUNSELING – WHAT IS IT?
We all know romantic relationships are hard work. Like cars, they require regular maintenance to keep them running well. If there is a problem, it’s best to have it repaired right away to avoid further …
AFTER INFIDELITY – CAN COUNSELING HELP?
Having an Affair is the Ultimate Power Play. Navigating the waters of marriage counseling after one partner has been unfaithful can be challenging. The trickiest part is maintaining an attitude of what Carl Rogers famously called “unconditional …
INFIDELITY – COUNSELING YOUR WAY THROUGH
Infidelity is unfaithfulness in a marriage or relationship. It can severely strain a relationship and the people involved. An affair can leave the other person feeling devastated, alone, betrayed, and confused. Sometimes, an affair ends a relationship. …
FIVE “GET POSITIVE” TECHNIQUES WITH CBT
USING CBT – FIVE “GET POSITIVE” TECHNIQUES This Article is a reprint by Jennifer Anderson writing for Everyday Health. Negative thinking can slow depression recovery, and the reason is obvious: If you think negative thoughts, …
DEPRESSION IN TEENS
DEPRESSION IN TEENS This is a reprint of “Depression in Teens” by Mental Health in America. It’s not unusual for young people to experience “the blues” or feel “down in the dumps” occasionally. Adolescence is …
THE RIGHT QUESTIONS TO ASK?
THE RIGHT QUESTIONS The Right Questions consist of ten powerful inquiries designed to reveal what is motivating your actions. The answers to these questions will immediately clarify your thinking and support you in making the …
CONVERSION THERAPY
This is a reprint of “Conversion Therapy: Learning to Love Myself Again,” an Article By Luke Romesberg, February 27, 2017 When I was 14, I came out as gay to my parents. I was confident in …
ANGER & SELF ESTEEM
“If our vulnerable child was neglected, abandoned, shamed, or abused, that child’s pain, grief, and anger live within us. You may not even know why you continue to do things or be with people who …
BAD REHAB FACILITY – TEN WAYS TO KNOW
Trying to just get help for your loved one, or even more difficult, yourself, when they are struggling with drugs or alcohol can be worrisome and frustrating under the best circumstances. Finding a good treatment facility …
TREATING PTSD
CBT – COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on the relationship among thoughts, feelings, and behaviors; targets current problems and symptoms; and focuses on changing patterns of behaviors, thoughts, and feelings that lead to …