Dr. John Gottman The Gottman Method is an approach to couples therapy that includes a thorough assessment of the couple relationship and integrates research-based interventions based on the Sound Relationship House Theory. Therapists can learn …
The joint effort of finding a couples therapist seems daunting at best. But if you want to work things out, or at least try, counseling may be your best shot. Here’s how to get the …
I’m having a lot of anxiety because of the coronavirus. Please help. It’s hard to sift through the messages and information coming at us. Worse, the “unknown unknown” (not knowing what you don’t even know) …
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 …
Alcoholism is a treatable disease and many treatment programs and approaches are available to support alcoholics who have decided to get help, but no medical cure is available. Regardless of how someone is diagnosed as …
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 …
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 …
Almost all of us have had the experience of being in a conversation where, no matter how hard we try, our thoughts keep wandering away from the person in front of us. Nothing ignites the …
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 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. …
Antidepressants: Selecting one that’s right for you Confused by the choice in anti depressants? With persistence, you and your doctor should find one that works so that you can enjoy life more fully again. As …
What are the real risks of antidepressants? Though common in use, SSRIs are not without their side effects. Since the late 1980s, America and the world have been enjoying the benefits of the selective serotonin …
Couples therapy isn’t just individual therapy doubled. When couples seek help most couples arrive in the office with major conflicts after being in a relationship for years or even decades. They are used to hearing …
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, …
TYPES OF MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS Which mental health professional is right for me? There are many types of mental health professionals. Finding the right one for you may require some research. Below is a listing …