Weathering your emotional storm doesn’t end when the storm ends. There’s a process to healing & moving forward once the storm is over.
For The Moments When Life Disappoints
Life is definitely not fair. This is a well-known fact. You probably heard an adult tell you this when you were a kid. Things very often do not turn out the way we planned or hoped. Often times, we must develop an alternate plan or goals for ourselves.
Supportive, Neutral, or Destructive?
Create a simple goal for yourself to INCREASE the supportive people in your life & DECREASE the destructive people in your life.
Anchor Points in Addiction Recovery
Any time we walk into something that is more ambiguous, or when we don’t know exactly where we’re going, we want to have some anchor points, things we can come back to.
The Impact of Trauma
While trauma has lasting effects and disrupts the lives of the people it touches, another truth about trauma is that there is hope.
Chemical Addiction vs Process/Behavioral Addiction
Ultimately, all addictions are based out of fear to one extent or another. If you or someone you know is suffering from any type of addiction, seek support!
The Importance of Family in Eating Disorder Recovery
Family plays an important role in eating disorder recovery. Recovery from an eating disorder takes time, and the journey is not linear.
Is Psychotherapy Good For Business?
Can psychotherapy be good for business? According to the World Health Organization, the answer is yes. And the financial upside is higher than you might think. It is no secret that mental illness is becoming an epidemic. According to the WHO, more than 300 million people are currently living with … Read More
Good Pictures Bad Pictures
Some researchers are citing the age of 8 – eight years old!! – as the average age of exposure to pornography. And – that’s an average. Meaning that kids also encounter pornography at ages even younger than 8. Prior to the Internet era children typically didn’t discover porn until age … Read More
Out of the Shadows: Understanding Sexual Addiction
Patrick Carnes is the author of Out of the Shadows: Understanding Sexual Addiction. As a therapist, we often utilize his materials to enhance the content of sessions with our clients. Out of the Shadows: Understanding Sexual Addiction is an easy read and a great resource to help explain the addiction cycle for … Read More
