Do you struggle with self-hate? Ever wonder why? Ever wonder how to stop self-hate? To answer these questions, it is helpful to first understand some of the most common reasons why some people develop self-hate. Low self-esteem Low self-esteem often develops because a...
Active Listening is an important part of effective conflict resolution and is a vital part of creating good relationships. Active Listening is more than just hearing a person’s words. When done correctly, Active Listening allows the listener to develop an...
All families have moments where they don’t function very well. For most families, these moments are brief and are often the result of situational stressors. Other families, however, can get stuck in unhealthy patterns which can lead to severe dysfunction....
These are 10 ways that sobriety can improve your life Improved memory – I know that it is hard to believe, but sobriety can actually improve your memory. After a night on the town, you won’t have to ask anyone “What happened last night?” No more amnesia or fuzzy...
Worried about your teenager? Here are some signs to look for that may indicate that your teenager is stressed or at risk for mental health or substance abuse issues. Sleep disturbance – This includes having nightmares, sleeping too much or too little, or waking up...
Alcoholism is a horrible disease that affects not only the alcoholic but also his/her family and friends. If you have lived with an alcoholic, you are all too familiar with living with broken promises, lies, manipulations, hurt, and anger. If you are trying to help...
Ever wonder why people around you can control their drinking when you can’t? Ever wonder if you have a drinking problem? Ever regretted drinking too much the night before? If you have ever asked yourself these questions, then you might have a drinking problem. No one...
We have often been asked the question, “Are suicidal thoughts normal?” The short answer is that Suicidal Thoughts are Not Normal. Most people do not have suicidal...
