Look Who’s Overreacting
Overreaction is a label that can cause problems for you personally, as well as problems in your relationships. This word is often used as if it were a fact. We're all guilty of having done this at som ...
Dealing with Failure
Failure is in the definition and in the one who defines it. Some failures are more universal than others, but reactions to particular failures tend to be as individual as the experiences themselves. A ...
Rescuing the Rescuer
The rescuer is one who tries to save, prevent, protect, or mold. This role has good intentions, which can make it difficult for you to identify when this is a role that you are taking on. It can seem ...
Reflecting on the Death of Cory Monteith
Dead at 31. I can't help but feel my heart sink when I think of this. It's so easy to get pulled into the "what ifs" of this scenario. I'll be the first to admit that I am not a huge fan of Glee. H ...
Working Backward from the Emotion
Working Backwards from the Emotion Working through an emotional issue is often not easy. There are several strategies that people use, which disguise themselves as success. Some will distract themsel ...
Scraping the Surface of Denial
Denial is often misunderstood when working through an addiction . On the surface, breaking through denial is as simple as recognizing that you have a problem. We always hear that you have to admit to ...
12-Step Support vs. Therapy
There is often confusion for people who are dealing with an addiction of whether or not they should participate in a 12-step support group, or if they should participate in therapy. Both have their po ...
“Should I Contact A Therapist?”
Bouncing back and forth on a decision of whether or not you should participate in therapy is the most common barrier for anyone considering counseling or therapy. Ambivalence and apprehension tend to ...
Relationship Recovery From The Ground Up
For those who are in recovery, managing intimate relationships can be very difficult. A loss of trust, codependency, and poor communication can take their toll in relationship recovery. If you are in ...
Relapse Prevention: Exercise and Dieting
Eating well and developing an exercise routine are key to any who is in a relapse prevention program. A good diet and exercise plan can positively impact your emotional health. Anxiety and depression ...