Treatment-interfering behaviors are actions or ways of being that negatively impact the therapeutic relationship. In counseling and psychotherapy, the relationship between client and therapist is
A tweet by the New York Post declaring that “heroin chic is back” and curvy bodies are out caused a great deal of backlash earlier
Why choosing to go to treatment is often more challenging than it seems Last week my blog post explored different approaches to seeking treatment and
Different Approaches to Effective Recovery “Treatment does not need to be voluntary to be effective. Sanctions or enticements from family, employment settings, and/or the criminal
How to understand and manage conflict within rigid, avoidant family systems Family systems are a major component of family therapy, treatment, and recovery for individuals
How the concept of resilience can inform our understanding of families as complex systems When working with individuals who have experienced trauma, who are undergoing
How the particular roles we play in our family systems affect our relationships In order to address the mental health of an individual, we must
How distinguishing among types of trauma is essential to the healing process When we talk about trauma, we often make the mistake of generalizing. We
Understanding substance use disorder in the workplace In the modern world, many of us will spend an enormous percentage of our lives at our workplaces.
Psychosis occurs when a person’s thinking becomes dysregulated, and they experience a reality that differs from other people’s. Psychosis can include auditory and visual hallucinations,
Seeing your child or loved one enter addiction or mental health treatment can be harrowing. Not only have you had to watch your child suffer
“If you feel safe and loved, your brain becomes specialized in exploration, play, and cooperation; if you are frightened and unwanted, it specializes in managing
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