All of us have fears. However, when the fear of something becomes so severe that it significantly affects our ability to function in life, that is a serious problem. Some fears may be felt strongly but are not encountered in daily life, like a fear of spiders. Since most people do not frequently encounter spiders,…
I. Family Therapy and the Family Systems Perspective Early Social Work theory focused upon the family as an open system. Mary Richmond was a pioneer in the Social Work profession. Her Social Diagnosis theory and the use of the family visitors initiated the practice of social casework and case management. Jane Adams was another…
We all get off track sometimes. The fluid days of summer can be wonderful…. and our bodies are craving a rhythm that it likely hasn’t had in months. I know mine is. Attending to our basic needs is a vital part of coming back into balance, so that we can respond from a place of…
Image description : A poster on a building that says How are you really? Image by: https://unsplash.com/ If you are on this blog then you are most likely interested in or are investing in your mental health. Mental health is vital for overall wellness. It is like investing for the future. We are doing this…
“I just want to get it all out,” my client said. Starting to unpack his childhood meant coming to an understanding just how much there was to get out. Clients who come in for trauma treatment often have multiple traumatic experiences or what may feel like a lifetime of trauma going back to childhood. These…
Opioids are basically drugs that are used medically to reduce pain and give pleasure. Both heroin and prescription medications fall under the category of opioids. Another opioid, fentanyl is abused publicly. Over a half million drug overdoses have occurred in America in the previous 20 years because of the opioid crisis, which has been driven…
Addiction changes your personality and can change who you are on the inside as well as from the outside. When you’re addicted to drugs or alcohol, not only does your physical wellness suffer. Your mental health suffers as well. If you’re feeling down and out, some common treatments are effective such as suboxone treatment. These…
I was talking with someone today about self-sabotage. Such a dramatic and violent word. But a reality for some people. There are times in our lives when things are going well and it can be uncomfortable. But, why? Aren’t we supposed to be thrilled for the times that are good? Some people who have experienced…
Anxiety can come in many forms and is considered the most prevalent mental health disorder (Bystritsky et al., 2013). Although anxiety is the most prevalent, it has often been overshadowed by schizophrenia, depression, and bipolar disorders. However, anxiety is said to be present in approximately 13% of individuals in the United States. That is extremely…
Trauma has been viewed many ways depending on who you talk to. As a therapist that sees things from a trauma informed perspective, my view on this topic is specific. Trauma comes in the form of big “T” traumas and little “t” traumas. You may be thinking, what is Jacob talking about? Before I define…