How to Help Someone Get Help With Substance Abuse
Substance abuse is a prevalent problem in America. People with substance abuse issues often develop or already are plagued by mental and physical health issues, and their loved ones suffer alongside them in many ways as well. When someone you love is experiencing drug or alcohol addiction, it’s essential to be able to spot the … Continue reading How to Help Someone Get Help With Substance Abuse
Dealing With Grief and Loss During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Whether due to the virus or another health complication, the experience of losing a loved one during the pandemic is especially painful for many. Due to the restrictions put in place with the intent of preventing the spread of the virus, many were not able to be with their loved ones during their final moments … Continue reading Dealing With Grief and Loss During the COVID-19 Pandemic
5 Signs You Should Visit a Marriage Counselor
Getting married is a wonderful occasion, and marriage can be a great adventure. As time passes, the people involved in the marriage can change and evolve. This can lead to issues, sometimes so impactful that it may involve the need to seek out a counselor. This is a perfectly normal occurrence. Marriage counseling can move … Continue reading 5 Signs You Should Visit a Marriage Counselor
Signs That a Loved One May Have a Substance Abuse Problem or Addiction
Written by Lisa E. Rogers, MA, LPC, LMFT Substance addiction plagues many people. Not everyone who engages in substance abuse inherently has an addiction, but the practice of substance abuse can lead to addiction. The reality of being addicted comes as a shock for most sufferers and the people in their lives. Many emotions come … Continue reading Signs That a Loved One May Have a Substance Abuse Problem or Addiction
What is Child Play Therapy
Written by Lisa E. Rogers, MA, LPC, LMFT We’ve all seen our children play. They play with dolls, trucks, cars, and crafts. It can be fun to watch or even join in on their play. Many of us think that play is just play, but it is so much more than that. The way your … Continue reading What is Child Play Therapy
Why Teletherapy Could Outlast Social Distancing Required of the Covid-19 Pandemic
Written by Lisa E. Rogers, MA, LPC, LMFT It took a pandemic for teletherapy to become the standard, and now it may be here to stay. If we have learned anything this year, it’s that there are things you can do from the comfort of your own home that you’d never taken advantage of before. … Continue reading Why Teletherapy Could Outlast Social Distancing Required of the Covid-19 Pandemic
What are the Benefits of Family Therapy
Every family is unique — nuclear families, single-parent families, blended families, and so much more. No matter what type of family you have, some challenges require outside help. Family therapy provides a safe space for family members to talk candidly about their feelings, thoughts, opinions, and struggles. Therapy allows each family member to express their … Continue reading What are the Benefits of Family Therapy
Tips for Coping With Emotional Trauma During COVID-19
This post content was originally written for the American Academy of Ophthamologists and can be viewed here. Nothing captures the zeitgeist of America like a great comeback story. And as we struggle to recover and reopen amid the tumult of COVID-19, a strong dose of comeback is exactly what we need. One of the greatest … Continue reading Tips for Coping With Emotional Trauma During COVID-19