How to Help Someone With Drug Addiction
Originally posted in August, 2020 We all have our guilty pleasures. For some it’s using a drug to find a pleasant high. However, what do you do when someone you love slips from occasional use to addiction? It can become an ugly struggle quickly, negatively affecting relationships and health. When you love someone, it’s only […]
7 Strategies for Helping Your Child Cope With Grief and Loss
Guest blog post by Ashley Wilkins, LCSW originally posted in 2019 The worst has happened. A loved one has died, and you’re left wondering how to navigate the difficult days ahead. When a child suffers a considerable loss – a parent, sibling, grandparent, or someone significant in their life – they feel it strongly and […]
5 Coping Strategies to Help You Deal With the Grief and Loss of a Relationship
Guest blog post by Martha (Marty) Dennen MA, LCPC, SEP originally published in 2019 At some point in life, you will experience a loss. Unfortunately, no one is excluded from experiencing losses in life. One of these will likely be the loss of an important relationship. Experiencing this grief and loss of a relationship can […]
How To Recognize Generalized Anxiety Disorder In Teens
Guest post by Codie Surratt, LCPC, MA Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is defined by the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual as a disorder of excessive fear, worry, or anxiety presenting most days and recurring for at least six months. Fears can range from personal health and well-being to social phobias, family turmoil, and […]
What is Sturdy Parenting?
Guest blog by Jordan Spinnazola, MSW, LSW, ACSW Parenting is one of the hardest jobs out there. After all, your child doesn’t come with a parenting manual! Of course, there are books and experts and many studies on parenting styles; however, you are the expert on your child. Parenthood is filled with a lot of […]