Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders Substance use and mental health disorders are more common than some may think. Substance use disorders include alcohol use disorders as well as disorders related to the use of amphetamines, cocaine, stimulants, hallucinogens, sedatives, marijuana, opiates, etc. Sometimes substance use disorders start out as a way a person copes…
There are many well-known causes of depression like stress, lack of physical activity, and financial problems. Being able to identify the root cause of your depression is beneficial because you will be able to recover from it. But what do you do when the cause is not so obvious? There are some causes of depression…
Marriage counseling is beneficial for several reasons. The counselor can get to the root of the issues that are causing problems in your marriage, and he can make recommendations that might give you a better understanding of yourself and your spouse. You are probably seeing certain problems in your marriage and wonder if it’s time…
It is no secret that blending families can be a difficult thing. You are combining families that have members of different ages in them, who are used to living a certain way. These families are now coming together and learning how to live together. Thankfully, counseling can help out a great deal when it comes…
There is no doubt that social media is a driving force in our world today. Even young and mature adults can’t seem to ignore the popular presence of social media. In fact, it is a fast and efficient way to communicate with friends and distant family. Not to mention, an easy platform to keep up…
Every day, millions of Americans struggle with some form of anxiety. Anxiety can be a debilitating disorder that prevents people from living their most meaningful life. Many times, anxiety is mistakenly explained as common stress. This may be part of the reason that many do not seek help. However, while anxiety and stress are in…
Notice when a child walks into a new classroom, a waiting room, or a friend’s house, how they run straight to the nearest toy. Notice how much more relaxed and comfortable they become as soon as they find that dollhouse, those colorful blocks, or those delightfully bright cars and trucks with so many wheels. Notice…
Approximately 40% of families in the US are blended or stepfamilies. The dynamics of living in a blended family can be extremely complicated, especially if you have children from both marriages. While these dynamics can be difficult to navigate, they are not impossible. Today, we’ll be showing you how to tackle common challenges with your blended…
Often times, our lives intersect with others from different cultures, and this can cause a unique set of factors in our lives that we aren’t always equipped to deal with. Families today may be challenged by a blending of cultures and a mixture of family traditions that are beyond their comprehension and can cause unrest,…
If you are looking to get the most out of your counselor, it doesn’t have to be a long and involved process. In fact, we’ve got some quick ways to do just that; three, to be precise. First thing: Be brave. It takes a lot of courage to come see a complete stranger and talk about…