Addictions
Addictions and addictive behaviors are alluring, because they offer immediate relief from psychological pain and anxiety. However the relief is only temporary; they never provide a lasting solution to our problems. When we “sober up” we find that our emotional pain is still there. Here you will learn about different forms of addiction and how you can identify if you may be an addict. Learn the psychological causes and effects of addictive behaviors as well as valuable tools to overcome addiction.
The Critical Inner Voice and Addiction
It would be hard to overstate the massive impact of this past year’s pandemic on... >>
Why Trauma-Informed Care Matters in Addiction Recovery
When it comes to addiction treatment, just getting sober takes all of the attention. I... >>
Addiction: The Causes of Abuse and Dependence And How to Break the Cycle
If a woman, a singing sensation, like Amy Winehouse, surrounded by her manager, family, doctors,... >>
Are You Addicted to Your Relationship?
We’ve all been through it: the incessant checking of our phone, the tossing and turning... >>
Defense Mechanisms
“When children are faced with pain and anxiety in their developmental years, they develop defense... >>
Addiction Recovery: Why My Approach Is Trauma-Informed
It’s so hard to watch a loved one struggle with addiction. Whether it’s to using... >>
Eating Disorders and Vaping: What’s the Link?
Vaping is very much on the rise in adolescents and adults. (1) While early research... >>
Why Therapy is Essential for Treating Addiction
Most people assume the remedy for recovery involves detox and abstinence from the drugs/alcohol. The... >>
Empowering Yourself to Conquer an Addiction
“Pain in this life is not avoidable, but the pain we create avoiding pain is... >>
Substance Abuse and the Teenage Mind
Adolescence arrives with a surge of energy. It pushes many young people to try new... >>