Seeking help and finding a psychotherapist in Delray Beach to assist you with what is ailing you may seem scary. It’s important to remember that seeking help is not an admission of weakness. It is a step towards understanding yourself and getting relief from symptoms that may be holding [...]
Webster Merriam Dictionary defines the word denial in several ways. One definition given is: A defense mechanism in which confrontation with a personal problem or with reality is avoided by the denying of existence the problem or reality. For family and friends of an addict or alcoholic this definition [...]
In today's world, many of us find ourselves seeking alternative options to help with our busy lives. More often than not we find these solutions at our fingertips. Need groceries before Thursday but don't have time to run to the store? Order online and they will deliver! Need to [...]
Psychological and/or emotional distress affects everyone at some point in their life. It affects an individual’s feeling, thinking, behavior, as well as eating and sleeping habits. Therapy and counseling can help bring back a balance into your life that is lost because of anxiety, depression, stress, or addictions. As [...]
By Melissa Howard Do you ever notice how stepping outdoors instantly calms you? It's not all in your head. The effects of nature on our mental state have been well studied, and the results have encouraged a boom in nature-based approaches to healing. According to Ask the Scientists, nature [...]
by Melissa Howard No one wants to experience suicide or suicidal ideation. Often, suicide is a last resort to end suffering. Unfortunately, there is a painful relationship between suicide and substance abuse. If someone in your life suffers from addiction, here is what you need to know about the [...]
Guest Contribution by Leah Fortner Today, I want to take a moment and honor a personal achievement I am very proud of. This day marks 85 days without drinking alcohol. (And no, I’m not in AA. And no, I don’t even call it “sobriety”.) But, what I [...]
By Constance Ray, Guest Contributor Substance abuse has a sneaky way of damaging even the strongest of marriages. At first, the lies start out so small you hardly even notice them. Then they grow. And multiply. Before you know it, you’re deceiving your spouse on such a regular [...]
