There has never been more help for people suffering from stress and anxiety. Today, we know how to help people with symptoms of stress and anxiety really effectively. Strangely enough, though, there has never been more stress about, and there have never been more stressed people!
For example, at any college counseling center (and among faculty, too) it is commonplace that anxiety and stress are s...
There are as many theories of Christian Counseling as there are people who consider themselves to be Christian counselors, but here are some controversial points from one counselor's point of view.
All counseling is spiritual, in a broad sense, because all human issues have meaning. And questions of meaning always lead to further questions of meaning. As humans, we cannot stop asking the...
Anyone who lives with anxiety, no matter the severity, knows first hand just how difficult it can make life; racing thoughts, constant worry, and an overwhelming sense of dread.
Though it's possible to experience anxiety from a single situation, it is usually a symptom accompanying any of these four anxiety disorders:
Those disorders are:
Most everyone enjoys the occasional beer or glass of wine to unwind after a long, stressful day. Drinking can be a great opportunity to socially interact with others, but many lack the self-control to drink recreationally.
Alcohol is one of the most commonly consumed substances in the nation and is one of the most frequently abused; about one in every 12 American adults abuses alcohol or has...
Marriages are meant to last, but circumstances come in life which often disrupt the foundation resulting in divorce or separation. Unless you find a therapist for help with divorce, the end of a marriage can be devastating and one of the more stressful events in your life. Regardless of who chooses to leave, divorce brings a range of difficult and painful emotions such as guilt, confusion,...
Being in a relationship is one of the most captivating experiences of your lifetime; especially when you get to know each other, share dreams, and plan for the future together. However, just as every road has its own bumps; relationships have their fair share of problems as well. Some might say, "if you've never argued, you've never dated." Relationship problems are part of the dating...
Family caregivers are instrumental in providing care and support for parents, spouses, children as well as other extended family members who are in need. The reason behind the care could be age-related, debilitating medical conditions, long term disability, illness or a chronic injury. Whatever the case may be, caregivers offer invaluable support which supplements and complements the...
As unfathomable as it might be, cases of sexual abuse and sexual assault happen far more often than we might think.
Even though most people think of women as the sole victims of sexual abuse, men also fall victim to this type of abuse.
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Forms of sexual abuse include:
No one can prepare you for the inexplicable heartbreak that accompanies grief.
Mourning and grief are natural responses to a number of factors, including:
1. Loss of a relationship
2. Death of a loved one - human or animal
3. Diagnosis of a terminal illness
Though all things improve with time, for many, grief can cause an individual to enter a very deep depression.
Generally speaking, a...
Our society is no stranger to eating disorders; two of the most well-known disorders - anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa - affect an increasing amount of today’s young boys and girls. Other disorders include binge-eating disorder, restrictive eating, and pica.
All eating disorders are characterized by an overall concern with the general appearance and weight of the body. Several factors...
Mental health issues impact a large percentage of the American population. It is said that one out of every five children suffers from mental health disorders. If that isn't enough, an estimated 43.8 million adults suffer from mental illness at any given point throughout the year. For that reason, it's important to ensure both children and adults have access to therapy so they can seek recovery...
Life changes can take their toll. Sometimes family conflict, a new job -- or the loss of a job, addiction, or other changes can cause severe stress and real problems. Many believe we're supposed to be able to figure everything out by the time we're adults, but that expectation just adds to the stress and sense of failure. How can we figure anything out when we may have no experience or...