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Learn how we can help couples cope with issues
Couples Relations By Cindy Lichterman, LCSW Statistics claim one out of every two marriages in the United States will end in divorce. The first couple of years can be a “make it or break it” time for many couples as they face new experiences together for the first...
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Definition: The American Psychiatric Association defines Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) as the presence of obsessions, compulsions, or both. Children and adults with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) suffer from unwanted and intrusive thoughts that they can't...
Hoarding Disorder
Definition People with Hoarding Disorder have a conscious, ongoing urge to accumulate possessions, as well as corresponding feelings of anxiety or mental anguish whenever those possessions get thrown away. While some people affected by the disorder accumulate valuable...
Personality Disorders
Personality Disorders by Clusters A, B, and C There are four core features that are common to all personality disorders. They are: distorted thinking, problematic emotional response, over-or-under-regubted impulse control, and interpersonal difficulties. In order to...
Schizophrenia
Definition: Schizophrenia is a severe brain disorder in which the person interprets reality abnormally. In men, schizophrenia symptoms typically start in the early to mid-20s. In women, symptoms typically begin in the late 20s. It's uncommon for children to be...
Learn how to keep your New Year’s resolutions
With New Year’s Resolutions on Life Support (or Officially DOA), Now What? By Kate Geiser, LCPC “Lose weight.” “Exercise more.” “Save money.” “Get organized.” These are the most common resolutions, but of course there are lots of other possibilities. Many people begin...
Meditation
Meditation By Bob Marsh, LCSW An earlier article on this website addressed the subject of mindfulness. The present article expands the scope of the earlier one to address meditation more generally. The objective here will not be to provide meditation instruction, but...
Finding ways to handle the stressors of parenting multiples
Parenting Multiples By Stacey Coleman, LCPC Being a parent can be one of the most stressful roles we take on in our lives. Parents of multiples (defined as two or more infants born at the same time) experience different challenges than parents of singletons, or...
How to develop Healthy Boundaries
Healthy Boundaries By Cheryl Thompson, LCSW Boundaries are a healthy part of every relationship. They define who we are apart from others. Boundaries help build and maintain healthy relationships which are both enjoyable and supportive in our daily lives. Poor...
Three approaches to Christian Counseling
Christian Counseling By Matthew McDonald, LCPC, LMFT Many people advertise themselves as Christian counselors or offer Christian counseling as part of their specialties, and many clergy members or ministers will recommend to their members that they seek out Christian...