Choosing the right psychologist can be a difficult, lengthy process. You may look for a provider based on whether you think you’d feel comfortable talking to them about your deepest emotions, or it may be very important for you to find a psychologist who shares your value system. Perhaps you’re Christian, or you were raised…
Help Your Loved One See The Truth The pain of addiction hurts family members and extends to those who do not live in the same household. An entire family will suffer together, emotionally, physically, and environmentally. Children usually endure the most damage, but work and home duties, along with other relationships are affected according to…
No one should ever have to go through any amount of pain alone. If you feel a friend is experiencing too much for them to handle on their own suggest grief counseling or other forms of therapy. A trained professional may be able to offer insight that they are unable to find on their own….
Everyone gets sad sometimes. A day or two of hiding under the covers, turning off the phone and binging Netflix and Rocky Road can be a restorative way to deal with grief or sadness in the short term. But what happens when two days turns into two weeks or even two months? Excessive sleeping, lack…
Many people are held captive by their own internal dialogue around shame. Have you mentally berated yourself for eating those carbs or failing to follow your diet once again? How often have you played a scene over and over in your mind — the scene where you failed or you disappointed someone? Shaming yourself is…
Grief and loss are synonymous, one with the other. It is natural in our human lives to grieve when we lose something or someone that is precious to us. The level of grief, however, intensifies with that which is lost. If we lose our favorite watch, there is a brief moment of grief because it…
Let’s face it the road to addiction recovery is bumpy with lots of temptations along the way. You are determined to recover, but something keeps holding you back. How do you overcome all the challenges and make it to full recovery? There is no easy way but these steps will help you to succeed. Join…
We all feel lonely once in a while. It’s a universal feeling that all of us experience. However, some are more prone to this feeling than others. Knowing how to deal with loneliness is a vital life skill to ensure a happy, fulfilling life. Learn That Loneliness is a Feeling That’ll Pass Our mind easily…
If you’re reading this, it’s likely because living a life of happiness is of great importance to you. You want to feel good about yourself, celebrating all the wonderful, unique characteristics that make you who you are. A positive self-image and outlook on life will open the door to incredible opportunities, relationships, and experiences. It starts,…
When individuals are experiencing duress in their lives, whether it be situational or long term, it can often help to seek the advice of a mental health counselor. These trained professionals can guide the individual or couple toward healing. Counselors are an excellent resource when an individual is having difficulty coming to terms with events…