
Navigating Familial Grief: Coping with the Death of a Parent
Even with advanced knowledge of impending death, there’s no way to prepare for the heavy emotions that follow the loss of a loved one, especially [...]

A Closer Look At ADHD vs ADD
Sometimes attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD) are used interchangeably in a modern speech to describe an individual that is easily distracted [...]

Recovery in the Jungle
12-Step Meeting on a Beach The jungle of Costa Rica seems an unlikely place to find a 12-step meeting, but during a recent vacation it’s [...]

How to Identify and Challenge Irrational Thinking
We've all been told by well-meaning loved ones at some point that something we did or said was unreasonable. We often make mistakes, act out [...]

What to Expect from Inpatient Treatment
Recently, several inpatient treatment facilities were exposed for illegal and unethical operations. Due to this we feel that individuals should be informed about what they [...]

Dealing With Social Anxiety
Do you ever feel like everyone is watching you, waiting with criticizing remarks? Or do you avoid events that could potentially involve having conversations with [...]

Finding Value for Court Mandated Treatment
While some people believe that court mandated treatment isn't as effective as other people argue, there are actually numerous benefits to court mandated treatment for [...]

The Power of Positive Affirmations
We are all familiar with that tiny voice in our head that pops up at the least convenient times to tell us that "We [...]

What is Music Therapy?
When I let clients know that I’m board-certified as a music therapist, I often get the question: “What exactly is music therapy?” Because music is [...]

Should We Attend Couples Counseling?
Couples counseling is often painted as the last resort before a divorce. There is a lot of stigma and taboo surrounding marriage and couples counseling, [...]

The Signs and Types of Domestic Violence
One of the first steps in increasing domestic violence awareness is by learning to identify and understand it. This includes being able to identify the [...]

Self Care Journal Prompts When You Don’t Know What to Write
It can be overwhelming to stare at a blank piece of paper with the expectation to write something down. What should you write about? What [...]


