Using Positive Self-Talk to Heal from Sex Addiction
Addiction often comes with a lot of shame because the addict has done things they aren’t proud of or that they know are wrong. Sex addiction is no different. Defined as excessive sexual thoughts, desi ...
Navigating Open Relationships: A Therapist’s Guide to Building Trust, Communication, and Boundaries
More than ever before, people are opening up to various forms of non-monogamous relationships. Some want the freedom to date and build romantic connections with others, while others are curious about ...
Managing Grief and Loss on Your Addiction Recovery Journey
When we think of grief, we tend to associate it with certain losses like someone we love dying or the end of a relationship. Grief is incredibly common in addiction recovery, but it's not something yo ...
Breaking Relationship Myths of Love and Sex to Enhance Your Connection and Bond
Years ago, I wrote a blog post about Silver Linings Playbook that was somewhat critical of the relationship that they had in the movie. In that post, I wrote the following about the relationship that ...
Reframing Workaholism: Understanding How Overworking Contributes to Addictions and Trauma
One strategy to dealing with an addictive behavior is to trade out negative, problematic behaviors for more positive ones. Exercise, work, and diet are all behaviors that can replace negative behavior ...
How to Manage Anxiety to Better Your Addiction Recovery
What is Anxiety and Why Do We Have It? Wouldn't it be great if we could just feel contentment, happiness, love, and peace? Unfortunately, it's just one of our 4 basic emotions. This means that it's u ...
Resolving 9 Common Relationship Problems to Deepen Your Connection
Relationship Problems are Hard, but They're Also Normal and Extremely Common Romantic relationships can be one of the most rewarding things you can ever have. This is someone you can share your life ...
Is Your Relationship Worth Saving? When Conflict Replaces Love.
Although relationships create a place for love, connection and security, they can also transform into a place of conflict and stress. Long-term relationships are complex and require ongoing communicat ...
Unpacking the Reality of Sex Addiction: Beyond the Controversy
Is Sex Addiction even real? Sex addiction is one of the most contentious and controversial topics in the fields of psychotherapy and addiction. It has caused some of the most intense debates I've see ...
Sex Addiction Relapses and Slips: Getting Back on Track
Whether you've slipped or you're in a full-on relapse, it can be challenging to figure out how to get back on track. Getting yourself back on track can seem hopeless, enabling you to just give up enti ...