As more and more military troops return home to their families, it is easy to only think about the long awaited reunions. However, deployment has a way of changing someone. Returning to civilian life may present some significant challenges for these service men and women. Many families have been torn apart because the individual who [...]
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Therapy for Veterans
Tuesday, January 31st, 2012Therapy to Treat Addiction
Saturday, January 21st, 2012Some people inaccurately believe that addiction refers only to illegal narcotics or alcohol. In reality, addiction describes a chronic condition in which the brain develops an obsession or need for a specific stimulus. Interpreting the subsequent motivation or reward as a necessary pursuit, the brain of a person facing addiction is unable to abstain from [...]
Therapy Dogs and What They Do
Tuesday, January 17th, 2012New studies emerge regularly, allowing us to better understand a variety of illnesses. With this new knowledge comes a plethora of options for helping patients and their families cope with these illnesses. In recent years, one of the more intriguing therapies has become a popular practice. This form of therapy is known as the “therapy [...]
What is Hypnotherapy and Does It Work?
Friday, December 23rd, 2011Used for centuries by shamans and ancient civilizations, hypnosis was once exclusively reserved for religious ceremonies and rituals. Modern hypnotherapy can be attributed to a successful psychiatrist in the mid-1900s named Milton Erickson who introduced its use into his practice. Recognized in 1958 as a viable medical procedure by the American Psychology Association, as well [...]
What to do When Stress Becomes Overwhelming
Friday, September 9th, 2011While some individuals aren’t daunted by stress, others are consumed by it. It’s ordinary to feel overwhelmed on occasion; things such as exams, work deadlines and relationship troubles are likely to cause anyone anxiety. Unfortunately, not everyone knows how to effectively manage their troubles and the pressure becomes too much. Without the ability to effectively [...]
5 Steps For Dealing with Anxiety
Wednesday, August 31st, 2011The current economic climate is causing many people to feel stressed lately, and for good reason. Falling stock values, the housing collapse, and high unemployment rates have caused people around the world to monitor their finances with concern, wondering how they will continue to feed, house, and educate their families. Although the global economic situation [...]
Dieting and Stress: Finding a Balance Between the Two
Monday, August 29th, 2011For the obese, life is a struggle between conforming to societal norms and being happy with themselves. Despite diets and good intentions, many obese people share similar stories about their battle with weight-gain. For most obese individuals, overeating is a method of coping. Coping skills are tools people use to help ease the pain or [...]
Performance Anxiety
Thursday, June 23rd, 2011If you were watching the 2003 NBA Playoffs between the Trail Blazers and the Mavericks, you might remember an incident that occurred during the singing of the national anthem. Thirteen-year-old Natalie Gilbert, who was singing before a packed stadium as well as millions of television viewers, forgot the words to “The Star Spangled Banner” and [...]