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How does a parent know when a behavior problem is just a behavior problem? Or when it is something more? As a parent, I had to ask myself this same question when my three-year-old son began having unusual trouble in his preschool class. He had been in daycare since infancy with no real issues, but…
The difference between major depression and bipolar disorder is the presence of mania, at least some of the time. There may not be a “cure” for bipolar mania, but proper treatment can make living with it much easier and healthier. Asking for help is an option that can benefit you and all those who love you. But…
Alone. Traumatized. Misunderstood. Broken. These are just a few common emotions of those who are grieving. These feelings are completely normal after a significant loss. However, when a person feels overwhelmed by such emotions and just can’t move forward, it might be “complicated grief”. The definition of complicated grief is grieving that has a significant…
Everyone has experienced sadness at some point in their lives. For a child, something as simple as not getting that special toy for Christmas can cause sadness. For teens, finding out the person whose name they’ve spent hours writing on their notebook is now dating their best friend can trigger a sadness they think will never go away. But…
When you said “I do,” you probably promised to stay with your spouse through both good times and bad. However, if you find yourself dealing with drug and alcohol addictions in your marriage, it can cause you to really rethink your vows. Many people do not realize just how much harm addiction can cause to…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that depression occurs among seven percent of the population over the age of 12. Every year, there are approximately eight million visits to clinics and hospitals that result in a primary diagnosis of depressive disorders. Below explains the symptoms of depression and how individual counseling helps….
According to Medline Plus, an adjustment disorder is defined as “a group of symptoms, such as stress, feeling sad or hopeless, and physical symptoms that can occur after you go through a stressful life event.” A stressful event is different for everyone; a move, a divorce, a job loss, a bully at school, or worries…
To those who have never been through substance abuse, it is very difficult to empathize with loved ones who are struggling to escape it. This disconnect can create a frustrating environment for both those trying to recover and those trying to help. It is important to set aside an emotions or previous notions associated with…
PRESENT Colin A. Ross, M.D. and Melissa Engle, MS, ATR, LPC TRAUMA MODEL THERAPY FOR ADDICTIONS AND COMPLEX COMORBIDITY Lunch + 4 CEUs December 7, 2018 10:00am-3:00pm 101 E. Park Blvd. Conference Suite 115 Plano,…
When we suffer the loss of someone, whether it is death, a break up, or fracture in a relationship, there are stages that we need to go through in order to effectively process that loss. Grief takes on many different formats; it can be tears, anger, or denial, before the acceptance and hope begin to…
