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.
27 September 2016
Affairs are not uncommon in the United States. In fact, about 41% of married couples admitted that one or both took part in an extramarital affair, according to one study. For some spouses, an affair can be physical, while others it is purely an emotional affair. Regardless of what type of affair the person is having, it can place a lot of hurt and resentment in the marriage. Just because one person or both people have had an affair, it does not mean divorce is on the horizon.
22 September 2016
When you have a drug or alcohol dependency, the addiction is likely controlling your life, rather than you controlling the addiction. In order to regain control of your life, you need to take on the formidable challenge of entering addiction recovery. It's a challenge that is very much worth taking on. After all, you deserve a life that can be full and free of the chains of the misery of addition.
20 September 2016
If drinking alcohol over the years has caused you to lose your job and has destroyed some of your closest relationships, so you want to quit indulging in alcohol altogether, the following tips may help you remain sober. Outpatient Treatment Sessions Contact an outpatient treatment center and set up an appointment to meet with a counselor. At a treatment center, you will not be judged for your past and will receive support that will help you remain focused while in recovery.
8 August 2016
When you are unfortunate enough to suffer from a chemical dependency, it can seem as though gaining control of this condition will be impossible. However, there are treatment facilities that specialize in caring for individuals that suffer from this condition. Unfortunately, individuals that have limited experience with addiction treatment centers may be under some false impressions when it comes to this type of care. Having the following couple of myths refuted should help you to be better prepared to decide if this is a good treatment option for your needs.