Acting Up Versus Anxiety: How To Tell If Your Child Is Suffering From An Anxiety Disorder

Posted on 9 September 2018

Adults aren't the only ones who suffer from anxiety. However, unlike adults, the symptoms of anxiety disorders in children are often difficult to detect and may be overlooked or brushed off as unruly behavior. How can you tell the difference between a child who is misbehaving and one who is suffering from an anxiety disorder? You child exhibits physical changes If your otherwise healthy and happy child begins to complain about minor aches and pains, it may be a sign of generalized anxiety disorder. [Read More]

Why Seeing a Therapist on a Regular Schedule Is a Good Idea

Posted on 16 May 2018

Some people who rely on help from a therapist base their appointments around crises. For example, when something goes wrong in your life, you hurry to schedule one or more appointments with the hope of having them help you. This approach can work for some people, but many therapists will often recommend that you set a regular schedule for your sessions—perhaps once a month or, for some people, once every couple of weeks. [Read More]

How to Get The Most Out of Therapy

Posted on 9 February 2018

Therapy is an excellent idea for anyone struggling with mood disorders or going through a tough time. Of course, therapy isn't a miracle cure. You have to put in a lot of work into your therapy sessions before you start to see big improvements in your mood and attitude. Check out these three tips to get the most out of your therapy. Choose the Correct Therapist Finding a therapist isn't as easy as picking a name out of a book. [Read More]

3 Tips For Parents Of Adult Children With A Heroin Addicition

Posted on 16 July 2016

Knowing that a loved one is suffering from a heroin addiction can be very saddening, and it can be even more upsetting when the addict is one of your adult children. Addiction typically changes a person, and it can hurt to see your child making bad decisions but not be able to help them. If you're the parent of an adult child suffering from an addiction to heroin, use the following tips: [Read More]

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One day a few years ago, I realized that I had a serious problem with depression. I had been acting like nothing was wrong, when truthfully I was struggling to make it day to day. I was really worried that I would eventually take my own life, which is why I started looking for a therapist. However, as soon as I started meeting with someone to talk about my feelings, things seemed to change. I started learning key coping techniques that helped me to leave my problems in the past, and I can't even begin to tell you how much of a difference it made. I want others to know how much counseling can help, which is why I made this website.

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