Regardless of the type of problem you are facing or what type of therapy you choose to help you work through it, merely asking for the help is not enough to reach a resolution. Many people unwittingly prevent their therapists from being of any assistance. While you may say, “Please help me,” your behavior may [...]
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Sabotaging Your Own Treatment
Saturday, January 26th, 2013Vacation Time is a Necessity
Thursday, July 19th, 2012Most of us consider a weekend getaway to be a vacation. However, research suggests that individuals who do not take at least two full weeks off from work each year have an increased risk of heart disease and women, in particular, are more susceptible to depression. All over the world people take vacations spanning from [...]
Hidden Dangers of Inadequate Sleep
Sunday, May 20th, 2012Everyone can agree that sleep problems are a hassle. Individuals who do not get enough sleep or do not sleep well experience difficulty focusing and performing well on daily tasks at work or school. Moreover, they often lack the energy to do the things they enjoy. However, many people are unaware that poor sleep is [...]
Therapy for Veterans
Tuesday, January 31st, 2012As 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 [...]
Therapy 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 [...]
New Hope for Depressive Disorders
Monday, January 9th, 2012According to a new study, there may be hope for individuals suffering from treatment resistant depression. The double-blind study, called BROADEN(TM) (BROdmann Area 25 DEep brain Neuromodulation), analyzed the effects of deep brain stimulation (DBS) on people with severe depression. This specialized therapy does not rely on any medication. Instead, it utilizes an implanted device [...]
How Therapy Can Help Communication in Couples
Tuesday, December 27th, 2011There are countless factors that can negatively impact the condition of a relationship; infidelity, illness, addiction, depression, lack of communication, and anger issues are only a few. Unfortunately, even if both parties are open to working on the relationship, neither may have any idea how or where to begin. Regardless of the longevity or nature [...]
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 [...]
Using Exercise to Fight Depression
Tuesday, July 5th, 2011Everyone knows that exercise is vital for maintaining physical health, but did you know that it can help improve your mental health too? Those who exercise reap numerous psychological benefits, as exercise has been shown to lift depressed moods, lessen stress, improve self-esteem and body image, and generate feelings of euphoria. Yet the benefits of [...]