by Taylor Bennett | May 21, 2019 | Addiction, Counseling News, Spirituality
Spirituality often varies in definition and in practice—however, it’s ultimately about connecting to something greater than ourselves to live a happier life. Doing so can help us cope during difficult times, which means spirituality can prove important to addiction...
by Taylor Bennett | Apr 30, 2019 | Counseling News, Humor
We all cope differently with our struggles, such as mental illness—but an often-effective method that many can benefit from is humor. Humor can help us be more resilient when life doesn’t go our way; it enables us to make light of our situation and in the process even...
by Taylor Bennett | Nov 8, 2018 | Counseling News, Identifying Abusive Relationships, Mental Health
Abuse often has short-term and long-term effects on those who fall victim to it, as it is a seriously distressing experience. Life can alter in a few ways, after the abuse; for example, one might have trouble trusting future partners or avoid romantic relationships...
by Robyn Gold | Nov 8, 2018 | Counseling News, Identifying Abusive Relationships, Mental Health, PTSD
Any kind of abuse—whether it be physical, emotional, mental, sexual, etc.—can lead to PTSD, as abuse is a highly emotionally distressing experience. The overactivation of stress hormones causes the victim of abuse to experience a fight, flight or freeze response,...
by Taylor Bennett | Sep 24, 2018 | Counseling News, Counseling Topics, Gaslighting, Mental Health
Gaslighting is a dangerous form of manipulation which causes the victim to question their own sanity, judgment, even memories. The abusers place blame onto their victims and rely on their victims’ insecurities. If you feel threatened by an individual, you often feel...
