You’ve seen all the warning signs and have long ago confirmed your worst suspicions — your loved one is addicted to drugs or alcohol and needs help. But what should you do? Letting your spouse, sibling, son, daughter or friend flounder through life is no longer an option. However, bringing up the subject of rehab…
Drug abuse rates in the United States are higher than ever. According to the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB), prescription drug overdoses are one of the main causes of the increase in unintentional injury deaths in America. Only car crashes claimed more lives. Prescription drug addiction can be deadly and is so pervasive because of…
Psychiatrist Jacob Levy Moreno coined the term ‘psychodrama’ which refers to an unscripted dramatic enactment of a patient-directed play used for cathartic healing and practicing positive behaviors. Rather than focusing on correcting dysfunctions, Moreno’s sunny outlook on life emphasizes that everyone is capable of creativity and has the power to shape his or her own…
“Every second we live is a new and unique moment of the universe. A moment that will never be again.” ~ Picasso Mindfulness has become the new catch phrase for many industries. Everything from self-help books to yoga classes, from neuroscience research to holistic healing centers – the benefits of mindfulness and mindful activities are…
Group counseling is a type of counseling where a small group of clients meet on a regular basis, sometimes weekly, or occasionally a few times a week, to talk and discuss problems with each other. This form of counseling is available to meet a wide variety of needs, from addiction counseling, to therapy-related issues, social…