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Knowing whether or not you are addicted to a particular behavior is not always easy to identify. Part of the problem with this lies in the vagueness of how addiction can be defined. This is one of the reasons why so many clients come into treatment being defensive. There can
When recovering from any type of substance abuse or emotional problem, relaxation is one of the most important, yet unrecognized skills that needs to be learned. We live busy lives and forget the importance of learning to relax and rest. If you are someone who struggles with knowing when to
Coming Out Advice for Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual People updated 3/20/22 A couple of years ago, I was contacted by a reporter who was working on an article about gay and lesbian individuals coming out to friends and family. The theme of the article was that people no longer had
The Language of “You” vs. The Language of “I” I would say that the most common problem prevents couples from improving their relationships is communication. Gottman Therapy therapy is one of the most well known styles of therapy for helping couples improve their relationships on many levels. In this style of
In past two years we have lost two of our most iconic stars from the 80s. I will be honest and say that I was not a huge fan of most of Whitney Houston’s music. However I do recognize that her voice is one of the most memorable musical instruments
The Problems of Open Relationships One of the common questions that struggling couples have is whether or not they should open up their sexual relationship. There are many reasons that couples consider taking this step. Some of the common reasons that I hear from clients include the following: Curiosity about
Anxiety and feeling a lack of control in your life are highly correlated. I have yet to meet someone who is coping with anxiety who feels comfortably in control of their lives. Think about the different types of anxiety that you have experienced. When you have troubles sleeping because you
This is a link to a press release about compulsive gambling counseling in Dallas Texas. The article discusses how Vantage Point is offering group counseling to help clients overcome problem gambling. This group will help clients learn how to rebuild their relationships and regain trust. Clients learn how to create
Coming out to friends and family can be a struggle no matter how old you are. But I have found it extremely difficult for individuals who are middle-aged. There are many reasons for the increased difficulty in coming out for this group. First, many of these individuals have spent many
Ambivalence Regarding 12 Step Support Updated April 11, 2022 Whether you’re dealing with a substance abuse problem or sexual compulsivity problem, you’ll have to contend with whether or not you should engage in a 12 step support program. Groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Crystal Meth Anonymous (CMA), Sex and