Addiction
Struggling With Addiction-What Treatment Looks Like
Continuing the conversation of my previous post “How to Spot Addictive Behaviors in Yourself and Others”, I wanted to give you an idea of different treatment settings in a brief format. After sorting out that you or someone close to you may be struggling with addiction through the signs in the last blog post, it…
Read MoreHow to Spot Addictive Behaviors in Yourself and Others
By following this link, you are in one of three camps: 1. You’re interested in the subject of addiction. 2. You’re concerned for another person in your life, 3. You’re concerned that you might be dealing with an addiction of some kind. Welcome, you have come to the right place! A word of caution however,…
Read MoreAnonymous Groups: Does One Size Fit All?
Alcoholics Anonymous subscribes to the belief that addiction is a disease and one that can only be overcome through the intervention of a higher power. Those who seek support from groups like AA or Narcotics Anonymous must first acknowledge the existence of their problem and then demonstrate a willingness to relinquish control to their chosen…
Read MoreAn Open Letter to My Younger Self
I write this letter because it is National Eating Disorder Awareness Week (NEDA) and I couldn’t think of a better time to sit and reflect on the journey. Dear Kels, At the time of this letter, you are a 31-year-old Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) at a private practice in Texas. Becoming a therapist is certainly…
Read MoreCan Long-Term Isolation Lead to an Addiction?
We are living through some of the most stressful times in recent history. With the global pandemic raging on, many of us are still worried about our own health and the health of our loved ones, especially our older friends and family members. Many of us have also been hit with financial burdens. Some have…
Read More3 Ways Teens Can Benefit from Therapy
Not many of us remember our teenage years as walks in the park. That’s because this time in our life is punctuated by uncertainties, social pressure, and a surge of hormones. Because of this perfect storm, many teens act out, which can cause a lot of chaos and disruption in the home and family. Here…
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