It's the same problem seen over and over again. You spend years learning to be a therapist, only to end up working for someone else, which always means a cut in pay and possibly working long hours that aren't paid because you're on salary.
Sure, those years working for someone else can be of great value in mastering your craft, but there always comes a time when it feels like you need to break...
Life is full of traumatic and terrifying events that tend to occur at one point or another in our lives. These events can cause intense fear, horror, guilt, and feelings of helplessness. While the body has a built-in mechanism to handle moderate shock and fatigue from these events, excessive exposure to trauma, particularly where physical or psychological harm is involved, can lead to Post...
Nothing beats a good night's sleep; unfortunately, many of us don't ever get that satisfying rest we all deserve at the end of the day.
Each year, about 40 million Americans suffer from some sort of sleep disorder. If you're one of those individuals, then you know just how exhausting this can be.
Most adults should strive to get at least 7 or 8 hours of sleep a night. When you find it...
Each year over 4 million adult Americans suffer Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). GAD is a condition characterized by exaggerated and excessive anxiety over day-to-day events, which can begin in childhood, adolescence, or even adulthood.
Statistics show women being more vulnerable to GAD than men.
A majority of patients with generalized anxiety disorder symptoms have an inward tendency to...
Antisocial Personality Disorder (APD) is one of the most commonly misunderstood disorders. More than just general avoidance of others, antisocial behavior is often characterized as psychopathy or sociopathy in today's culture.
People who are antisocial generally have an overall disregard towards other's rights, and will even go out of their way to violate said rights. If you notice you have...
Do you struggle with organization or have trouble starting and switching tasks? Are you extremely distracted and unable to focus? Do your relationships with others suffer because you struggle from poor listening/comprehension skills and chronic lateness or maybe you have angry outbursts over seemingly minor issues? Do you often feel restless and have trouble relaxing? If so, these may all be...
Online therapy is becoming a very popular and convenient option for individuals, couples, and families needing counseling or mental health help. Although not as prevalent as traditional in-office therapy, online therapy has become one of the best alternatives due to the advances in technology that make it virtually the same as sitting in an office with your therapist.
The Virtual Therapist...
The entire healthcare system has been converting to digital charting over the years. Most hospitals and major centers already have, but small clinics and solo practitioners have avoided the process mostly due to the high-cost associated with the cross-over.
That's no longer an issue! Now, there's a great way for behavioral/mental healthcare providers to implement online charting (courtesy of...
The fact that 50 percent or more of first marriages end up in divorce is no longer a statistic but rather a truism in our society today. For the past 30 years, marriages have become relatively unstable and more vulnerable to factors within and without the control of the couples involved. Most marriage problems end up in divorce due to the seemingly irreconcilable differences between the...
A phobia generally refers to an unreasonable and overwhelming fear of a situation or an object which provokes avoidance and anxiety but poses little real danger. Unlike the common brief anxieties people feel, phobias are long-lasting and potentially cause intense psychological and physical reactions, which affect your ability to operate normally either at work or within social contexts.
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There are few things as disappointing and painful as a marriage that failed for lack of trying. You knew your relationship was on the rocks, but your husband refused to acknowledge the extent things had reached.
It's no secret men can be stubborn, especially when it comes to receiving help. Maybe you pleaded day after day for your husband to visit a couple's therapist with you, but something...
Panic disorder, as a condition, most often begins in late adolescence and early adulthood. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), the condition affects close to 2.4 million adult Americans, which translates to 1.1 percent of the entire population.
Panic disorder strikes without reason or warning, and the affected person expresses a disproportionate fear response for...