by Edie Weinstein | Sep 20, 2019 | Addiction, Counseling News
While talking to a young woman in recovery (with over 100 days), the topic of change arose. She said that she was unhappy with who she was. I probed further, asking what worried her about her life. She went on to tell me about all of the things she’d done in the past...
by Taylor Bennett | Dec 6, 2018 | Counseling News, Mental Health, Personality Disorders
Personality disorders are characterized by unhealthy thoughts and behaviors that make everyday functioning significantly difficult. The 10 personality disorders have each been analyzed and defined; however, there is still much to understand, such as how and why these...
by Taylor Bennett | Nov 8, 2018 | Counseling News, Identifying Abusive Relationships, Mental Health
Abuse is never the victim’s fault; however, the way that you respond to abusive behavior might signal to your partner that the abuse is okay. First, if you allow your significant other to spew condescending comments at you, they’ll continue to do so; you should put...
by Taylor Bennett | Oct 1, 2018 | Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Counseling News, Mental Health
Teenagers are at an increased risk for experiencing mental health issues, as their brains continue to develop and change throughout this delicate time in life. This means it’s incredibly important for their loved ones to keep a watchful eye on them and understand red...
by Taylor Bennett | Jan 4, 2018 | Counseling News, Mental Health, Mood
When my little brother turned 10 years old, he expressed a sudden interest in playing football. This was a shock to say the least, as my siblings and I grew up living and breathing soccer, basketball, even tennis—basically every sport but football. And the unchartered...
