Posts Tagged ‘Adult Therapy’
Codependent Relationship: Free Yourself from the One-Sided Pattern
Ask yourself: Do I lose interest in my own life when I’m in love with someone? Am I often staying in relationships that don’t work at the cost of my own emotional, mental, and physical health in order to keep others loving me? Do I feel responsible for other people—their feelings, actions, choices, wants, needs,…
Read MoreExposure Therapy: Overcome Fears and Phobias, Teach Your Amygdala That You’re Okay
Have you ever seen one of those rubber snakes that looks so real you couldn’t tell the difference? Maybe you walked up to someone’s front door and, in the corner of your eye, you caught a glimpse of a coiled up reptile. You jumped about ten feet to the side with a squeal. And then…
Read MoreShame And Guilt -Whats the Difference & Why is Shame More Damaging?
Imagine: You’ve done someone wrong and it makes you feel horrible. Your feelings move you to apologize and make amends, doing all that is in your power to set matters right. It isn’t easy to do and certainly a hard lesson to learn, but you feel a lot better afterward. You’ve done someone wrong and…
Read MoreMaintaining a Safe and Clean Life After Addiction
Cleaning up your life and body after addiction is like cleaning up a house that has been neglected for a long time. You should be proud of your efforts towards having a clean life after addiction. It’s not easy by any means. It takes courage and strength. You must remember, though, that detox and rehab…
Read More7 Strategies to Help You Get to Work and Stop Procrastinating
The deadline for your work project is tomorrow. But instead of working on it, you’re fiddling around with all sorts of things. You’re checking your emails and your Facebook account. You’re watching YouTube videos, listening to news reports, and reading blogs. You are even cleaning off your desk. Anything but working on your project! Believe…
Read More5 Reasons Why Gratitude Can Change Your Life
Do you see your life as a glass half empty or half full? All too often we tend to be ungrateful for the things we have. That is, until something happens in our lives and suddenly everything is gone – money, friends, hope. It’s in those moments when our eyes get opened. Then, we finally…
Read MoreAre You Codependent? 9 Symptoms to Watch Out For
“The possibility of losing her fills me with dread. I can’t imagine my life without her being here.” “I don’t know what I would do without him. My world would fall apart. I’d be lost.” Do those sentiments sound familiar? Have you ever had fears of being alone? Do you yearn so deeply for the…
Read MoreRelationship Magic: The Benefits of Validating Your Partner
“I bought her chocolates, flowers, and even diamonds. But nothing seemed to bring us closer together.” Maybe that’s because those tangible things are not necessarily the best way to build a strong connection with your partner. Not that it hurts to get gifts, enjoy a special dinner, or go on a romantic trip together. But…
Read MoreYour Mind Won’t Shut Down? Resolve Your Sleep Problems
Resolve Your Sleep Problems. The room is dark, aside from the moonlight softly illuminating the window blinds. Not a sound – from outside the home or inside – disturbs the tranquility. A perfect setting for a refreshing slumber. But here you are – lying awake. Your eyes are staring at the ceiling, thoughts racing through…
Read MoreSocial Anxiety: Common Symptoms and Coping Strategies
We’ve all experienced moments of shyness. They can arise unexpectedly but don’t typically present as a serious obstacle to social interaction. According to the Social Anxiety Institute (SAI), shyness is classified as a “personality characteristic.” Social anxiety, on the other hand, is a disorder. The SAI characterizes this disorder as displaying “a significant amount of…
Read MoreAnxiety Coping Tips: 12 Ways to Calm Your Mind and Body
Anxiety Coping Tips: 12 Ways to Calm Your Mind and Body. “I can tell when it starts. My body begins to tingle as if ice is running through my veins. I start getting dizzy. My heart begins to race, my breathing becomes shallow…” “The first sign is when my vision becomes blurry. I can’t see…
Read MoreFrom Panic Attacks to Agoraphobia: How It Happens, How to Cope
From Panic Attacks to Agoraphobia Imagine… A person is leaving their house. Out of the blue, they get cut off by the most horrifying beast they’ve ever seen. It attacks them mercilessly. They barely make it back into their home. After they recover and feel better, the person peeks out of their front door. Everything…
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