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Effectively Managing Anger
Everyone experiences anger, but not everyone manages their anger effectively. Listed below are some steps that you can take to manage anger more effectively. Learn how to cool off – Learning how to control your emotions rather than letting your emotions control you is...
How to Cope with Being a Single Parent
In the best of circumstances, parenting can be difficult. When you are a single parent, it is even more difficult. Listed below are some steps that you can take to help you navigate the challenges of being a single parent. Follow effective parenting strategies. Make...
Overcoming Fear During the Process of Recovery from Alcohol and Drug Abuse
One of the most important topics to discuss when getting sober is the aspect of fear. Fear usually dominates the thought process when substance abuse is active. Fear is a prominent part of anyone's life, and more so for the substance user who feels their very...
Stages of Change in Addiction
Just like other health issues, Addiction and recovery have a process that can be tracked and followed. Knowing about this process is helpful in determining where an individual is in that process, what can be expected next, and if progress is being made in the process....
Common Reactions in the Aftermath of a Traumatic Experience or Traumatic Event
The list below is intended to provide you an outline of some of the most common experiences that people have after living through a traumatic event. Some people experience all of these reactions, while others may experience only a few of these reactions. Common...
IOP for Mental Health
If you are looking for an IOP for mental health issues, New Dimensions can help. New Dimensions offers intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) in Texas for both adolescents and adults. We have locations in Katy, The Woodlands, and the Clear Lake area of Houston, Texas....
How to Prevent PTSD
Trauma can happen to anyone. In fact, current estimates are that as many as 70% of adults in the US have experienced trauma in their lives. Of those who experience trauma, around 20% develop PTSD as a result of their experiences. In order to help you prevent a...
Worthwhile New Year Resolutions
In the spirit of beginning the New Year with worthwhile resolutions, we have listed a few ideas to get you started. To be more kind to others To be more kind to ourselves To be more present with those we care about To be more forgiving To be more understanding To seek...
How to Connect with Your Family During the Holidays
The holidays are a great time to connect with family and friends. Unfortunately, for many people, the holidays can bring stress, frustration, and exhaustion. To keep from falling into this trap, I have listed some things you can do to connect with your family during...
Intrusive Thoughts
If you have ever had intrusive thoughts, you know that they can be disturbing. For some people, intrusive thoughts can become overwhelming and can begin to consume increasing amounts of time, energy, and attention. To get control over these thoughts, it is helpful to...