Celebrating Thanksgiving When You’re Missing a Loved One
originally published Nov.21, 2019 Thanksgiving is all about family. Regardless of religion, ethnicity, culture, race, economic bracket, or region of the country, celebrating Thanksgiving is a family tradition across the U.S. Each year, the vast majority of us gather together with our family around a dining room table, eat favorite foods, and share memories and […]
Teens! Angst or Depression?
guest post by Gayle Pape, LCSW Is it Teen Angst or Depression? You’ve seen it and heard it. Grunts, sighs, and eye rolls. Phrases like I’m fine – leave me alone!… I hate my life!,,, You embarrass me!… I have no friends!… I can’t believe he blocked me on Snapchat!… I’ll never pass high school […]
What is Art Therapy?
Guest post by Erika Berg, MAT, LCPC Have you heard the term “Art Therapy” and wondered what that is? Two words that seem unrelated on the surface have the capacity to be much more, as you will see when we dive a little bit deeper into the topic of “What is Art Therapy.” Art therapy […]
How Do You Know if You or a Loved One Suffers from Codependency
guest post by Jennifer Mehochko, LCPC, SEP Have you heard of codependency? It is a surprisingly serious condition that usually develops in childhood, when you learn that it is not safe or ok to focus on yourself. This can create many issues later in life if you don’t develop a healthy sense of your Self. […]
Relapse in Addiction Recovery
Guest post by Karen Kuhlman, LSW, CADC Recovery from any kind of addiction often involves relapse. Addiction relapse is common whether it be substance use or process addictions, such as gaming or eating disorders. Relapses occur in almost every course of addiction treatment. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), 85 percent of […]