Trauma is something that many people go through in their lives. It can be a difficult experience, but it can also lead to post-traumatic growth. Post-traumatic growth is when someone experiences positive psychological change after a traumatic event. One study (and another here) says that this growth can lead to Read more…
Adolescence and young adulthood are crucial periods in which mental health challenges can arise. Studies have shown that excessive social media use (SMU) is linked to poor body image in young people, which can lead to eating disorders. While many studies have investigated this link, few have been able to Read more…
What does your annual pass have to do with counseling? Tons! There are about 1 million Disneyland annual pass holders and apparently it is becoming a problem for the Magical Kingdom. More importantly, is having an annual pass really more of a benefit or a hindrance to you? I will admit, I’ve had an annual Read more…
Nobody, yes, nobody knows what they’re really signing up for when they get married and the divorce stats are proof of that bold statement. It’s like trying to explain love to a 6 year old. It just doesn’t work. You can read all the books on the subject but that could be Read more…
In life we will go through many trials, but some people have a better way of handling it. In counseling I’m able to see them all and have begun to see a pattern of why some people will always be a failure. Here are five: 1. The lacking planner We’ve heard Read more…
How can you diagnose addiction? Continued from, “What could be the causes of addiction?” Many times, to diagnose addiction, the addict will rarely come forward on their own. In most cases, a family member or a close friend will be the one to confront the addict. This is because the addict Read more…