Addiction is a chronic disorder with biological, psychological, emotional, social, environmental, and other factors influencing its development and maintenance. An individual who struggles with addiction uses a substance or engages in prolific behavior that satisfies them enough to repeat the behavior despite monumental and detrimental consequences. Addiction may involve the use of substances such as... Continue Reading →
It is critically important during these times to stay close in our relationships with our loved ones. Ever since the beginning of the pandemic, isolation and loneliness bears a strong burden on individuals because of the lack of contact and communication. Most healthy relationships rely on sources of strength linked to shared similarities, friendships, individuality,... Continue Reading →
What is grief? Grief is a natural response to loss. You may experience difficult emotions, from shock or anger to disbelief, guilt, and profound sadness. It is important to note that the pain of grief can also disrupt your physical health, making it difficult to eat, sleep, or even think. It is all a normal... Continue Reading →
¿Qué es el duelo? El dolor es una respuesta natural a la pérdida. Puede experimentar emociones difíciles, desde enojo hasta culpa y tristeza profunda. Es importante tener en cuenta que el dolor del duelo también puede afectar su salud física, dificultando la alimentación, el sueño o incluso el pensamiento. Todo es una reacción normal a... Continue Reading →
¿Qué son los celos? Los celos pueden provenir de sentimientos de baja autoestima o falta de confianza. Especialmente cuando alguien está descontento consigo mismo. ¿Cuál es la diferencia entre celos y envidia? Según Psychology Today, los celos ocurren cuando algo que ya tenemos es amenazado por una tercera persona. Mientras que la envidia ocurre cuando... Continue Reading →
What is jealousy? Jealousy can come from feelings of low self-esteem or lack of confidence. Especially when someone is unhappy about themselves. What is the difference between jealousy and envy? According to Psychology Today, jealousy occurs when something we have is threatened by a third person, while envy occurs when we lack a desirable attribute... Continue Reading →
Why co-parenting counseling? Co-parenting counseling can help with the transition of having a role as a former partner to a cooperative and complementary role as co-parent. The goal of co-parenting counseling is to help improve parenting relationships by reducing conflict and helping improve communication as we protect and improve the overall well-being of the children... Continue Reading →
¿Por qué el asesoramiento sobre crianza compartida? El asesoramiento sobre crianza compartida puede ayudar con la transición de tener un papel como ex-pareja a un papel cooperativo y complementario como co-padre. El objetivo del asesoramiento sobre crianza compartida ayuda a mejorar las relaciones de crianza reduciendo los conflictos y ayudando a mejorar la comunicación a... Continue Reading →
Welcome to another blog, in this blog we will talk about trauma and traumatic event as well as some coping techniques. Trauma ties into this month’s prevention month being that it is suicide prevention month. There are people that are so alone after a traumatic event they do not have the support system they need... Continue Reading →
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