23 January 2018
When you had your baby, you probably never thought you'd be signing up for the pain that sometimes comes with raising a child. And when the teen years arrive, that pain often becomes serious. If you have a teenager that is going through an exceptionally hard time, from evaluating his or her problem to seeking outpatient drug addiction treatment, here are some ideas that might help you to get your family through this very rough spot in the road of life.
22 February 2017
If you are looking for a job as a psychiatrist, you may want to be able to help patients of all different backgrounds and types. There are a lot of patients who may live outside of your general area or may have issues leaving their homes who would be difficult to reach if you confine your business to a standard office. If you want to be able to help a number of patients, you may consider becoming a text therapist.
2 February 2017
Going to therapy can be one of the best things that you do for yourself. It can help you take control of your life in new and empowered ways. However, few people realize that it can also work wonders for their professional career as well. The truth is, therapy can be the single most important thing you do to give yourself an advantage in the business world and ultimately enhance your career.
11 January 2017
The day you said, "I do," you thought that you had years before you had to worry about that "until death do us part" bit. After all, no one wants to think about losing their spouse when they are in the height of young adulthood. Together, you had dreams of raising a family, supporting each other's careers, and buying that first home. Now you must somehow find the strength to carry on alone.
4 January 2017
The holidays can be a particularly difficult time for anyone who is suffering from an eating disorder and trying to recover. You see a lot of people whose go-to first thing to tell you is how much weight you've lost, and that can trigger thoughts of losing more weight. People might comment that you have gained weight, if you needed to do so for recovery, and that could trigger thoughts of restricting how much food you are eating.
4 November 2016
Children, for the most part, try to tell the truth. If they do lie, they usually make of simple lies to hide what they did. They often do not make up wild or grandiose stories to lie, unless there is something more seriously awry with their little psyches. If your child suddenly starts accusing others of physical or sexual abuse, it is in your best interests to take him/her to a child therapist.
18 October 2016
Your sexual identity should not be a source of distress, but, unfortunately, various factors can lead to the development of mental health problems, such as depression. Knowing when to seek help is important. If you are a member of the LGBTQ community, here is what you need to know about your mental health. Why Do Mental Health Problems Develop? A lack of cultural acceptance of a person's sexual identity can play a major role in whether or not they develop mental health problems.
12 October 2016
If your teenage child is going through an extremely rebellious stage right now and is getting in a lot of trouble, your family might need to seek counseling services. While many teens do experience rebellion and issues from time to time, the problems your teen is causing might be affecting you, your spouse, and your other children. Here are three difficulties families can face in these situations that a family counselor can help you with.
4 October 2016
The decision to divorce can very emotional and stressful for spouses, and matters can become even more complicated when there are children involved. Young kids often don't understand divorce, and they can become scared and anxious when their parents split up. If you and your spouse are planning to divorce, use the following tips to help your children cope: Present a United Front One of the best things you and your spouse can do during a divorce is to agree to put the kids first.
27 September 2016
Loss can be difficult for adults to handle. For children, the loss of a family member or friend can be devastating. Finding ways to help your child understand his or her grief and face it can be challenging. If your child has suffered a loss, here are some tips to help him or her with the grief. Be Open With Your Child It is not uncommon for children to ask questions about death.