Mental Health Topics

It is believed that the causes of BED usually fall into one of three categories:  biological, psychological and environmental.  It is believed by some that people affected by BED may have a genetic predisposition to develop an eating disorder.  They may also have altered brain chemicals (Mayo Clinic, 2010).  It…

Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is characterized by frequent episodes of out-of-control eating (American Psychological Association, 2010).  Unlike individuals who participate in bulimic behavior, those with BED do not purge themselves of excess caloric intake through self-induced vomiting or excessive exercise. (American Psychological Association, 2010) Symptoms include eating large amounts of…

Fact: Nearly one in ten people in the U.S. do not have a job.[1] The American dream isn’t looking so dreamy these days. We’re looking at a volatile economy – not just in America, but in Europe. Unemployment. Worldwide political tensions. Overwhelming national debt. Not exactly the best environment for…

In 2001, Gallup released the first edition of Strengths-Finder in a book titled Now, Discover Your Strengths (Buckingham & Clifton, 2001). Strengths-Finder 2.0 was most recently introduced and updated to include 34 themes from the original five (Rath, 2007). In a personal evaluation of the constructivist-constructionist approach to career development…

If you think you have ADHD, you are not alone.” Thriveworks ADHD Testing: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, ADHD, can affect young and old lives — from personal to professional. There is a common misconception that ADHD is only found in children; however, this is not true. ADHD can be detrimental…

Military PTSD Therapy: Military Post Traumatic Stress Disorder effects troops young and old, male or female. PTSD can effect the whole body, leading to depression, stress, nightmares, and many other symptoms. But you do not have to live with PTSD forever, and even greater, you don’t have to face it alone….

Military Relationship Counseling: As a military couple, you face certain stresses that many other relationships do not have to face. Relationships face the stress of deployments, issues pre-deployment, post-deployment, and during deployment. Relationships also must deal with the loneliness while deployed. Being separated as a couple is an understandable anxiety…

Counseling for Military Families: As a military family, you face certain stresses that many other families do not have to face. Families face the stress of deployments, marital issues pre-deployment, post-deployment, and during deployment. Being separated as a family is an understandable anxiety and stress that is placed on many…

Thriveworks Military Counseling Being in the military and carrying out the normal responsibilities of life can be challenging. Thriveworks Military Counseling can help you with a variety of issues you and your family may face throughout a career in the Military. You served us. Now let us serve and help…

New Resolution for 2013 – How to Forgive Yourself. It’s easy to say, but so much harder to actually do! We all mess up, and normally, we make mistakes every single day. Some mess-ups are minor – spilling grape juice on the white couch, missing an appointment, or even being…

Physical and Sexual Harassment • 32% of college students report being a victim of physical harassment. • 8.5% of college students carry a weapon such as a gun, knife or club (within 30 days; not for job reasons). • 13.2% have participated in a physical fight within 12 months. •…

When does it become emotional blackmail? It’s not entirely uncommon to acquiesce to your partner’s requests. After all, you can compromise as well as the next person. But when does healthy compromise turn into something else–something more sinister and harmful? 6 Warning Signs of Emotional Blackmail If you often find…