Mar 7, 2017 | Coping With Urges, Managing Thoughts
by Windy Dryden, Ph.D., Dept. of Psychology, Goldsmiths College I have worked as a counseling psychologist for over ten years. One of the most common problems that people consult me on is anxiety when the source of that anxiety is unclear to them. When people are...
Feb 1, 2016 | Coping With Urges, Managing Thoughts
– Reposted from the Center for Motivation & Change blog Changing your relationship with substances or any compulsive behavior pattern takes time and practice. When you first start to reduce or abstain from the behavior you are trying the change, you will...
Mar 27, 2018 | Managing Thoughts
If you are someone struggling with a behavioral issue (e.g., using substances in a problematic way) or a mood issue (e.g., panic attacks, depression), it’s likely that someone in your life, at some point, will encourage you to seek therapy. And if you are...
Nov 27, 2012 | Managing Thoughts
Back Seat Driver! by Leonard Citron, M.A. A little perspective goes a long way toward reducing frustration Holidays are supposed to be fun, right? To get away from everything, to explore some place new is said to broaden our mind. But getting away from it all, can...
Jun 7, 2016 | Lifestyle Balance, Managing Thoughts
Some feelings are hard to verbalize. Some thoughts we don’t want to say out loud. So what do we do with them? My thoughts and feelings used to drive me to get high. I had learned that drugs could change how I felt, whether it was dampening my anger or invigorating my...
Dec 15, 2015 | Coping With Urges
Holidays are a time for family, for celebration, and for increased stress and anxiety! The increase in family togetherness can bring a lot of joy, and it can also be a very difficult time, especially if you have been struggling with issues and have been identified as...
Aug 27, 2019 | Alcohol, Family & Friends
8 Tips to Support a Friend or Loved One with an Alcohol Problem A guest blog provided by Dr. Reid Hester, Ph.D. of CheckUp & Choices If you’re concerned about someone’s drinking or drug use, this post is for you. “Just as ripples spread out when a single pebble is...
Feb 11, 2014 | Coping With Urges
Ten Good Mental Health Reasons Not to Drink Alcohol Consuming alcohol may make matters more difficult for people suffering from mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, and impulse control disorders. Even having a couple of drinks a day carries consequences...
