When my clients talk about addiction—to drugs, alcohol, gambling, sex or something else—they often sound frustrated, lost and confused. In my counseling practice, I don’t just tell them what I think they want to hear. Instead, I share the reality about addiction.
Explore the impact of alcohol dependency on children and how learned behaviors persist into adulthood. It is important to recognize these patterns for healing and breaking the cycle.
From an early age, young men are particularly conditioned to be tough and self-sufficient. “You can do it!” “Suck it up!” “Be a man!” Society sets the expectation of…
Loneliness and isolation has a sociological impact on each of us. Read on to discover how kindness can combat the loneliness epidemic.
Navigating fatherhood, in general, can be an isolating experience, as societal perceptions often overshadow the diverse roles fathers play in their children’s lives, leaving them to grapple with their emotions and struggles in solitude.
In the wake of a tragic loss, Calvin contemplates the consequences of social isolation and the importance of maintaining meaningful connections, reflecting on a Surgeon General’s report that underscores the critical role of social connection in our well-being.
Jim honestly discusses work-related stress: how to combat it, and ultimately, how to live in harmony with life’s inevitable stressors.
Did you know that the most common symptoms of psychological trauma include denial, disbelief, anger, anxiety, and withdrawal from others?
On a chilly day in January 2017, I nervously started my seven-month counseling internship, where half of my time was spent at Victory Mission Men’s Shelter in North Springfield.
The Impact of Trauma “He used to love fireworks,” said a friend as she reflected on the impact a tour of duty in Iraq had
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