“Codependency” is almost a catchphrase in popular culture. But what is the clinical definition of codependency, and how can you tell if this problem is characterizing your relationship? Let’s get into the details of what this condition is and how it plays out in real life. What is Codependency? A Definition So, when we [...]
Are you struggling with an addiction to alcohol or drugs? Or maybe it’s not you who’s struggling, but your family member or someone else you’re close to? Do you need more information about a chemical dependency treatment program? If so, keep reading. Chemical Dependency … What Is It? The fifth edition of the Diagnostic [...]
Do you have anger management problems? Are they negatively affecting or even destroying your life? Have you lost respect from others and yourself? Do you feel guilty, ashamed, or on edge much of the time? Anger is a powerful and destructive force, but it doesn’t have to be a life sentence. While dealing with [...]
Anxiety is not a respecter of persons. It affects both women and men, adults and children, but it tends to have different faces according to the ages and genders of the individuals it afflicts. Research reveals that young adolescents and children typically experience anxiety symptoms like excessive worrying and phobias, while PTSD generally peaks [...]
In the following article, we will define and describe abandonment and then will discuss the seven prevalent symptoms associated with a fear of abandonment. If you find that any of that this sounds like it applies to you, we would love a chance to set up a time to meet and to chat with you [...]
What do you think of the statement, “Anger is never the first emotion”? Think about the most recent time in your life when you felt angry. Did you get mad without any other emotion beforehand? If you consider it, you’ll probably agree that sadness, hurt, or some different feeling preceded the anger (whether you use [...]
For people living with bipolar disorder, they cycle through intense elevated periods called mania and severe low periods called depression. These extremely high-highs and low-lows become a pattern in their lives. Maybe you’ve questioned if your drastic mood shifts are actually a more serious condition like bipolar disorder. What is the Definition of Bipolar Disorder? [...]
Anybody who has ever experienced anxiety, which I imagine includes us all, I’m certain would say that they hate it. Anxiety is no picnic in the park—far from it. Anxiety is extremely uncomfortable. Not only does it rob us of joy and energy, but it produces sensations of fear. It has the potential to [...]
Play therapy for children might sound too simple at first. Don’t children play anyway? What is therapeutic about it? Play isn't just playing, though. It’s a vital part of a child’s world, and as such it provides a powerful treatment modality in therapy for children. As they play in their everyday lives, children learn [...]
When you think about a spouse being unfaithful, physical adultery probably comes to mind. Sometimes we forget how common – and devastating – emotional infidelity is. How do we even define an emotional affair? Where is the line crossed? And when there has been an inappropriate emotional relationship with another person, what does the [...]
