Couples counseling, strives to help couples acknowledge, resolve and improve relationship complications. By participating in counseling, decisions about strengthening or even reinventing your relationship can be made. It may even turnout that going your separate ways may be the best solution for both parties. Marriage therapy is often provided by licensed therapists known as marriage and family therapists. These therapists […]
Family Behavior Therapy Family Behavior Therapy (FBT), which has demonstrated positive results in both adults and adolescents, is aimed at addressing not only substance use problems but other co-occurring problems as well, such as conduct disorders, child mistreatment, depression, family conflict, and unemployment. FBT combines behavioral contracting with contingency management. FBT involves the patient along […]
Coping With Grief and Loss Life After Loss Losing someone you love can change your world. Most people will experience grief and loss. You miss the person who has died and want them back. You may feel grief, sad, alone, or even angry. You might have trouble concentrating or sleeping. If you were a busy […]
Signs and Symptoms of Depression If you have been experiencing some of the following signs and symptoms most of the day, nearly every day, for at least two weeks, you may be suffering from depression: Persistent sad, anxious, or “empty” mood Feelings of hopelessness, or pessimism Irritability Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or helplessness Loss of […]
Anxiety Counseling When to consider Anxiety Counseling? When someone experiences anxiety as a part of life, it’s oftentimes a normal reaction to life events that will subside. Events like an important exam, a job interview, or making a major life decision can cause a person to feel anxious. This temporary worry is different than an […]
Substance Abuse Substance abuse affects an estimated 25 million Americans. In terms of people who are affected indirectly such as families of abusers and those injured or killed by intoxicated drivers, an additional 40 million people are affected. The monetary cost to society and the economy because of reduced productivity, property damage, accidents, and health […]
Relaxation techniques: Try these steps to reduce stress Relaxation techniques can reduce stress symptoms and help you enjoy a better quality of life, especially if you have an illness. Explore relaxation techniques you can do by yourself. Relaxation techniques are a great way to help with stress management. Relaxation isn’t only about peace of mind […]
Bariatric clinicians at The American Association of Bariatric Counselors have identified a frequently undiagnosed shame based dysfunctional psychological disorder that is pervasive amongst many obese patients that can help explain relapses: AVOIDANT PERSONALITY DISORDER DSM-5 30 As the diagnosis suggests, the main coping mechanism of those with avoidant personality disorder is avoidance. This chronic disorder […]
It is important to maintain your mental health! Not only for yourself, but for those close to you. Here are a few ideas that might assist you in improving your overall mood. * Write down a list of things in your life that you are grateful for. Each day list at least 3 things you […]