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Considering Different Aspects of Perfectionism

PERFECTIONISM It is important to understand the differences in perfectionism.  There are two types of perfectionists, adaptive and maladaptive.   Although…

What is Sex Addiction?

What is Sexual Addiction? Sexual Addiction (SA) is a real diagnosis.   Sex addicts engage in persistent and escalating sexual behaviors undeterred by…

Stress

We’ve probably all felt stress.  Sometimes it’s brief and highly situational, like being in heavy traffic.  Other times, it’s more…

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

This article provides basic information on attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and describes an approach to getting services and…

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Do you feel the need to check and re-check things over and over?  Do you have the same thoughts constantly? …

Panic Disorder

People with panic disorder have sudden and repeated attacks of fear that last for several minutes.  Sometimes symptoms may last…

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a real illness.  You can get PTSD after living through or seeing a dangerous event,…

Family Therapy & Substance Abuse Cost Analysis

Family therapy & substance abuse cost analysis shows the value of these interventions.  Substance abuse has the potential for recovery…

Depression

Everyone occasionally feels blue or sad, but these feelings are usually fleeting and pass within a couple of days.  When…

Coping with Chronic Pain

Chronic pain is physically and psychologically stressful and its constant discomfort can lead to anger and frustration with yourself and…

Help For Anxiety

John grabbed his cell phone and frantically called his mother.  “My mind is racing and I think I may be…

Top 10 Ways to Raise Your Self-Esteem

Self-esteem is not a gift bestowed by those outside of us or something that can be taken from us by…