In our world today, there lies plenty of uncertainty. No matter what location you are currently residing in, this time can feel very frightening. Mental health experts have reported possible increases in anxiety and depression during the Coronavirus pandemic, so… Read More ›
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Psychodynamic Therapy and the Transformation of Lives
Different types of therapy are available to patients with mental illness, especially in the 21st century. Psychodynamic therapy is one of the three main types of treatment in combating depression. The other two are cognitive behavioral therapy and interpersonal therapy.… Read More ›
Making Amends and the Process
In the 12-step fellowship-based programs that exist today, there is an important step that we must continuously practice. As people who suffer from substance use disorder, we have done a lot of things we are not proud of. We may… Read More ›
Non-12 Step Recovery
There are many pathways to getting sober. You may find that you are not interested in joining a specific 12-step fellowship in regards to getting sober and that is okay. It is an important fact to disclose, however, that you… Read More ›
No More Loneliness
Loneliness is something every single person on this planet will or has experienced at some point in their lifetime. For some of us, it may spark an actual debilitating fear. For others, it’s more intense when we don’t have a… Read More ›
We’re in this Together
Group therapy is a form of psychotherapy where a group of individuals discusses their problems together under the care of a licensed professional. It is common to feel apprehensive at first when you are asked to get vulnerable and share… Read More ›
Understanding Genetics and Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder affects millions of people across the US and demonstrates a variety of symptoms. Some people primarily experience challenges with energy levels. Others suffer from intense feelings of anxiety and isolation. Regardless of the specific experiences, living with bipolar… Read More ›
How to Become More Comfortable in Therapy
Therapy is an incredibly important part of addiction recovery because it gives you a chance to face some of your internal battles, but it can be really nervewracking if you don’t feel all that comfortable sharing details of your life… Read More ›
What If I Don’t Like My Therapist?
Therapeutic relationships are similar to other professional relationships in that it takes time for both parties to come to an understanding of one another. At first, you may have an idealistic view of your therapist – but these perceptions may… Read More ›
How Open Should I Be With My Therapist?
Whether you’ve just recently started seeing a therapist or have been seeing one for awhile, much of the success that you and your therapist reach in your sessions is based on how open and vulnerable you allow yourself to be… Read More ›