Last week we defined addiction, the steps leading to addiction, including the parts of the nervous system involved, and the “Avoidance Cycle.” As you recall, the Avoidance Cycle (AC) begins with the individual’s attempt to not repeat the unwanted behavior. The AC starts with an earnest commitment to resist the unwanted behavior. Because resistance/avoidance is […]
Last week we defined addiction, the steps leading to addiction, including the parts of the nervous system involved, and the “Avoidance Cycle.” As you recall, the Avoidance Cycle (AC) begins with the individual’s attempt to not repeat the unwanted behavior. The AC starts with an earnest commitment to resist the unwanted behavior. Because resistance/avoidance is […]
We all know the basics of being healthy: eat well, exercise, and get some rest (especially when you’ve got your country’s 500th anniversary to plan, your wedding to arrange, your wife to murder, and Guilder to frame for it) because, as they say, if you haven’t got your health, you haven’t got anything. But how to […]
We all know the basics of being healthy: eat well, exercise, and get some rest (especially when you’ve got your country’s 500th anniversary to plan, your wedding to arrange, your wife to murder, and Guilder to frame for it) because, as they say, if you haven’t got your health, you haven’t got anything. But how to […]
According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, 15 million U.S. Americans, or 6.8% of the population, suffers from Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD). SAD, also sometimes referred to as social phobia, is an intense fear of social situations. The sufferer believes they could become humiliated and embarrass themselves somehow in front of other people. […]
According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, 15 million U.S. Americans, or 6.8% of the population, suffers from Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD). SAD, also sometimes referred to as social phobia, is an intense fear of social situations. The sufferer believes they could become humiliated and embarrass themselves somehow in front of other people. […]
Few things zap your energy the way a stressful day can. Stress is known to reduce our levels of serotonin and dopamine, neurotransmitters that play an important role in our mood, energy and motivation. After a difficult day, you might be tempted to lounge on the couch watching TV until it’s time to go to […]
Few things zap your energy the way a stressful day can. Stress is known to reduce our levels of serotonin and dopamine, neurotransmitters that play an important role in our mood, energy and motivation. After a difficult day, you might be tempted to lounge on the couch watching TV until it’s time to go to […]
Every relationship can need help and there is no shame in asking “do marriage counselors work.” Looking in this kind of couple’s therapy shows you care about your relationship and are working towards returning to a healthy marriage. A lot of people don’t like the idea of therapy or have some thoughts as to what […]
Every relationship can need help and there is no shame in asking “do marriage counselors work.” Looking in this kind of couple’s therapy shows you care about your relationship and are working towards returning to a healthy marriage. A lot of people don’t like the idea of therapy or have some thoughts as to what […]
People tend to have strong opinions on group counseling vs. individual therapy, if not therapy and psychology as a whole. You’ll find a myriad of stories to demonstrate whether one is better than another. Others form their opinions based on what they may have seen in films or the media, that group counseling activities are […]
People tend to have strong opinions on group counseling vs. individual therapy, if not therapy and psychology as a whole. You’ll find a myriad of stories to demonstrate whether one is better than another. Others form their opinions based on what they may have seen in films or the media, that group counseling activities are […]
A great many alcoholics are also suffering from major depression. Because alcohol can feed our brain’s serotonin receptors, it can make someone feel good for a short amount of time. But eventually the person crashes and feels even worse than they did before. And this vicious cycle continues and is, unfortunately, very hard to break […]
A great many alcoholics are also suffering from major depression. Because alcohol can feed our brain’s serotonin receptors, it can make someone feel good for a short amount of time. But eventually the person crashes and feels even worse than they did before. And this vicious cycle continues and is, unfortunately, very hard to break […]
When we talk about our mental health, we’re talking about much more than a clinical diagnosis. Your mental health also refers to your psychological well-being. Having a healthy psychological well-being means you’re able to better manage your emotions as well as your mood. Every day presents its unique challenges, and a healthy mental state can […]
When we talk about our mental health, we’re talking about much more than a clinical diagnosis. Your mental health also refers to your psychological well-being. Having a healthy psychological well-being means you’re able to better manage your emotions as well as your mood. Every day presents its unique challenges, and a healthy mental state can […]
Telepsychology or What to Know Before Doing Virtual Counseling The digital age has opened up a whole new world where someone can receive any help they need from medical advice to telepsychology. It might bee odd to think of, an intimate and private session held over the internet but, remote counseling can be a boon […]
Telepsychology or What to Know Before Doing Virtual Counseling The digital age has opened up a whole new world where someone can receive any help they need from medical advice to telepsychology. It might bee odd to think of, an intimate and private session held over the internet but, remote counseling can be a boon […]
It’s well known that the teen years are the most trying time for parents. It may seem like their rebellion is personal, and that they’re determined to make your home life miserable; but in reality, this is a natural process. Your teenager is maturing both physically and emotionally, and their brain is still developing. When […]
It’s well known that the teen years are the most trying time for parents. It may seem like their rebellion is personal, and that they’re determined to make your home life miserable; but in reality, this is a natural process. Your teenager is maturing both physically and emotionally, and their brain is still developing. When […]
