The debate on sex as an actual diagnosable addiction has been long, strenuous, and frustrating. Researchers have declared that the way sex “addiction” acts in the brain is less along the lines of an addiction and closer to a compulsive behavioral issue. Yet the people who have lived with “sex addiction”, in addition to theRead More
Shame is an emotion that comes from feelings of guilt or not feeling good enough. This emotion also comes from a feeling of having done something wrong. When some are caught doing something they shouldn’t, they feel embarrassed. People are often victims of shame from abuse and tragic pasts. Borrowed shame is when anRead More
Next month will mark the 17th anniversary of the attack on the World Trade Center, which changed the history of America and the lives of Americans forever. Perhaps millions of people both close to and distant party to the attacks which took place that day were deeply affected by the events. From first responders toRead More
Resilience is the ability to fight back against adverse circumstances. It helps us overcome challenges and not let failures derail goals for the future. Building resilience takes time. People are not naturally born resilient, they develop it from adversity, positive thinking, and growing through the challenges of life. Learn more about building resilience and howRead More
Hearing about the “inner child” for the first time in treatment can be confusing. The idea that some past, younger version of ourselves is thriving, or more often times trying to survive, inside of us seems nothing less than ridiculous. We might be any age by the time we get to trauma treatment or workingRead More
The world watch anxiously as twelve Thai boys and their coach were rescued from the depths of caves in which they were trapped for nearly two weeks. While viewers everywhere were captivated by the spectacle, more critical eyes were also keeping watch. It isn’t to say that the trauma and experience of the Thai boysRead More
Outside of the world of mental health treatment, recovery means something temporary. After an injury, you spend time in recovery working with a physical therapist. Post-Surgery is often called recovery. Doctors tell the families of their patients, “They are recovering well.” Following an intensive workout, people need “recovery” to help their muscles bounce back fromRead More
In July of 2018, it was reported that the young members of a Thai boy’s sports team and their coach were trapped in a system of caves. For nearly two weeks, great efforts were put forth to rescue the team. Though none of the young boys’ lives were lost, or their coach, one Thai NavyRead More
Janet Jackson is arguably one of our most timeless icons of modern popular culture. Part of an infamous and notorious family of entertainers, The Jackson Family, she stood out as a fiercely independent individual, creating a historic career on her own. Despite her international success and recognition as a female icon, Jackson struggled with depression,Read More
We recently discussed the importance of being prepared for a hurricane and how to make sure you can practice self-care once a storm makes landfall. Here, we discuss a few other necessities and options, including leaving if necessary. Make Hygiene Possible Ice cold showers can be either a welcome relief or a burden when theRead More