By Dr. Noah H. Kersey, Ph.D.

Imagine a classified ad for parents. It might read:

“Wanted, parents to raise young children to adulthood. The only requirement for this position is the ability to procreate. No education, training or experience necessary. In addition, there’s no salary, no sick leave or vacation time”.

No other job in the world with such a description has so many of us lined up to take on such a difficult and demanding task as raising children.

They do not come with instructions, so it is on-the-job training and it is easy to think one is getting a failing grade, no matter how hard the parent attempts to do well. (more…)

By Edward W. Wilson, Ph.D., MAC

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It is difficult to make a decision to seek treatment for alcohol abuse, dependency, or addiction. But having made that choice it becomes even more confusing when seeking an appropriate type of program. Essentially the first decision comes down to opting for either Inpatient or Out-Patient.

First consider In-Patient, commonly referred to as “Residential.” Generally these programs run from 30 – 90 days at an average cost of $1000/day, though some may run three or four times that amount. Usually the client is confined to a facility, shielded from outside pressures, assessed, counseled, and released to aftercare which usually consists of weekly groups at a hospital, clinic, or other local facility and the mandate “don’t drink, attend AA, work your program.” (more…)

By: Jennifer B Baxt, LMFT, LMHC

There are many situations or difficulties that can hurt a family unit. It could be that a parent or both parents are suffering from substance abuse problems, a member of the immediate family has passed away, or even poor communication. Families that do not spend much time together and where clear communication is lacking can have difficulty in remaining a strong family unit. Many do not realize it, but one of the first things needed to having a strong and happy family unit is communication. Without proper communication, there can be a lack of trust, an increased chance of misunderstanding and a good chance that the family could eventually fall apart; meaning that each member of the family will go their own separate way. (more…)

By: David Raughton, MFT

Often in psychotherapy there is an emphasis on current problems, the therapy relationship, emotional expression, or exploring the origins of emotional or behavioral patterns. Sometimes overlooked is the importance of beliefs about one’s self and others in the healing process. Three approaches to healing with an explicit focus on thoughts and beliefs are Cognitive Therapy, Hakomi Therapy, and A Course in Miracles. In this article I will summarize each of these approaches, and describe the importance of changing beliefs to heal the heart. (more…)

By: Diana Frank

Many of us are faced with challenges in our lives. Some of us are challenged with emotional struggles, some of us are faced each day with reminders of our physical ailments, and some of us are reminded daily of limiting beliefs that have controlled our lives.  Regardless of how great or small these challenges may be, our quality of life can not only be improved, but it should be more pleasurable as well. An amazing way to improve your life is through an exceptional technique called Theta Healing. (more…)

By: Teresa Ann Foxworthy

There are so many profound reasons to hire a Professional Life Coach today. As our global reality becomes increasingly complex, men and women from every walk of life are juggling a myriad of tasks and aspirations as they take on their pursuit of happiness. A proficient life coach will not only help with the mundane logistics of goal management, he or she will also guide you through the inner landscape of values clarification, emotional intelligence, and spiritual awakening. A really great life coach will give you the basics on sorting out the current dilemmas of transitional tasks, but also connect the dots between where you have been, where you are, and your ultimate destination. (more…)

By: D.J. Diebold, LISAC

Did you know that 70 percent of those incarcerated in state prisons and local jails have abused drugs regularly, compared with 9 percent of the general population? Would you like a workable, common sense alternative to paying an arm and a leg to incarcerate these individuals? Here are some facts. Drug abuse is involved in more than half of all violent crimes and 70 percent of child abuse and neglect cases. (more…)

By: Jennifer B. Baxt, LMHC, LMFT

There may come a time in your life when you need counseling. You may need marriage counseling, family counseling, grief counseling, or some other type of therapy. Getting counseling, however, does require your time, and you simply may not have time to literally go to a counselor’s office. Online counseling may be the answer for you – but it may not be enough. (more…)