Families Healing from Addiction

Recent surveys regarding Americans with addictions to controlled substances, puts the number above 21 million people over the age of 12. In addition to that are the unnumbered addicts who have not yet sought assistance for their recovery, or even yet identified their illness. It is apparent that addiction is a staggering issue facing families today,…

Psychotic Disorders: What are They?

Psychotic disorders are severe mental health issues that effect the mind and one’s thinking patterns and perceptions. Some of these disorders include and schizoaffective disorder. Psychosis can also occur in bipolar disorder, in people with brain tumors, and be drug-induced. Symptoms The most common symptoms of psychotic disorders include hallucinations, delusions, distorted thought patterns, unusual…

5 Benefits of Group Therapy

There are several benefits of attending group therapy. These therapy sessions can be held for a number of reasons. We offer ongoing groups for, boundaries (women only), sexual addictions (men only), and for couples in couples communication. Group therapy sessions generally last around 90 minutes. Depending on the issue that the group is addressing depends…

Screen addiction in children and teens

Modern parents have the same worries of the generations from three or four decades ago – drunk driving, school absenteeism, underage drinking, etc. However, there is a new worry in the child-rearing world – screen “addiction”. Technology is a wonderful resource, connecting people and opening up previously unavailable opportunities. But it can also be a cause of…

It is Never Your Fault: Emotional and Psychological Abuse

Relationships are a human resource that can create healthy growth, but also hurt us if we are not fostering the right, positive affiliations. Emotional and psychological abuse is devastating to one’s trust, their self-confidence, and their ability to love. Symptoms of emotional and psychological abuse may be difficult to identify, but if you find yourself…