Gambling addiction, also referred to as “problem gambling” or “gambling disorder,” is a common behavioral addiction that requires professional treatment. Just as with a substance use disorder, those with gambling disorders are [...]
Many parents find themselves frustrated with pre-teens and teens who just won’t get off their phones or computers. While this may only be a minor annoyance to some, others [...]
After giving birth, it’s normal to experience the “baby blues” – a collection of negative emotions caused by hormonal fluctuations and new life stressors. If left unaddressed, these symptoms [...]
Replacing One Addiction with Another Cross addiction, also called addiction transfer, occurs when someone exhibits two or more addictive behaviors. These can include physical dependence on alcohol or additional substances, [...]
Dr. Dixon Mitchell One of the core dimensions of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is observing andhelping patients become more aware of their automatic thoughts and the relationship automatic thoughts [...]
Caroline Smith, MA, LPC, CSAT Eating disorders are complex, distressing and highly dangerous medical conditions. Ironically, eating disorders aren’t necessarily about food. Instead, they are manifestations of [...]
The holiday season is here again and we are once again full of the yearly hustle and bustle of the season. Shopping for the perfect gift, visiting with family [...]
Russell Rainey, MS, LPCWarning: This will be the same recycled article that you have always read this time of year! Each year, around the first week in November [...]
Patricia Calabrese, PMH-NP Oh, it’s that time again! A time when some kids are unhappy to go back to the structure of a classroom, but parents can be thrilled [...]
Ted Crawford, Clinical Therapist Anger is useful in situations where we need more energy to protect and assert ourselves. However, the intensity of anger often leads to regretful behavior. [...]
Ted Crawford, Clinical Therapist Anger problems are nothing new, but their prevalence seems to be swelling; no doubt a symptom of life’s increasing complexity, among other things. Anger that isn’t [...]
By Kathy Coffman, MS, LPC, NCC In describing the transition into the inevitable empty nest lifestyle, I think of the famous Charles Dickens quote from A Tale of Two [...]
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