Coping Skills in Recovery
What are Coping Skills in Recovery? Coping Skills in Recovery are methods that individuals use to deal with stressful situations and sensations. Everyone, including animals have coping skills. People’s coping skills consist of the thoughts and actions that one uses to
Internet Addiction
What is Internet Addiction? Now-a-days, almost everyone uses the internet. In fact, it’s pretty hard to live now without it. Around 90% of Americans use the internet regularly. The internet has expanded our world and has helped us evolve as humans.
Gambling Addiction
Gambling Addiction What is A gambling addiction? Many people gamble for fun and engage in things like fantasy football, friendly bets, scratch cards, etc. Las Vegas, one of the biggest tourist destinations in the world, is always swarming with tourists that travel
Breath Work
Breath Work “Breath is the link between the mind and body” -Dan Brule What is Breathwork? Breathing is something every living creature does to survive! Not only is it an integral part of our existence but deep breathing is something we naturally do
Sex Addiction
What is Sex Addiction? Sex is part of the human experience. Not only is it natural but it is also part of our health. Sex is a dominant force in media and can be seen many advertisements, tv shows, movies, music,
Attachment Theory
Attachment Theory “Attachment is a unifying principle that reaches from the biological depths of our being to its furthest spiritual reaches.” ― Jeremy Holmes, John Bowlby and Attachment Theory What is Attachment Theory? Attachment theory was developed in 1958 by an American psychiatrist John
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Substance Abuse What is it? Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is the most widely used form of evidence based practice for improving mental health and was developed in the 1960’s. It is a form of psychotherapy that addresses
Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Overview: Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is a disorder often times found in children, however if undiagnosed teenagers and even adults can be diagnosed with this. Everyone can be rebellious and at times challenge authority however persistent defiant behaviors can be an
Personal Boundaries
What are personal Boundaries? Boundaries determine acceptable behavior. Safety cannot exist without boundaries. Imagine driving without any traffics rules, signs or lights! Boundaries simply exist to keep ourselves protected from harm. Personal boundaries work the same way. They are the emotional,