A key component of overcoming an alcohol or drug addiction successfully is having a strong social support network. You have a better chance of staying sober if you surround yourself with positive influences. Support is extremely important when you are in the process of addiction recovery. The support can come from anywhere, let it be…
Standing on an open ledge is NOT recommended or required to overcome a fear of heights! From a psychologist, here is a 3-step process to help you overcome a phobia. What is a Phobia? Fear has a legitimate place in our lives. It helps keep us safe from threatening situations, like a wild animal or…
I started my career as a school social worker in Chicago in 2009. I quickly realized how important it was to have school counselors and social workers in schools. Beyond working with students individually and in a group setting, students often would stop by my office for reassurance, a quick talk, a hug, sometimes just…
It is important to be able to admit when we are wrong. I have been coming to terms with this more and more as I age. It seems like the older I get, the less I know. Recently, I caught an inaccuracy in a saying I have been using. For years, I have parroted the…
Why am I always burned out when I get home? Whether you work at home or in an office, by the time you get home you are drained and ready for a nap. Thankfully, home is where most people have access to things that can help relax and recharge a person after a long,…
The Quick Facts: According to the CDC, from April 2020 to April 2021 there have been approximately 100, 306 overdose-related deaths in the United States. An increase of 28.5% when compared to the same period one year earlier. Drug use among 8th graders rose 61% from 2016-2020. 50% of teenagers have misused a drug at…
The Stress Cycle: What It Is & Why It’s Important Our bodies and our world function within many different cycles: the lunar cycle, the carbon cycle… even our body systems are small, self-contained cycles. We often forget about, or ignore, another important process in our bodies: the stress cycle. The stress cycle has existed for…
Are you looking for a sign that it is time to make some changes in your life? Have you been thinking about how you can make some positive improvements? Well, wham! This is your sign! After reading this blog you will have three steps you can start today to begin your transformation and personal growth…
Postpartum depression impacts roughly 1 out of 9 new mothers. Going through postpartum depression can leave you feeling isolated, guilty, and hopeless. I want you to know that you’re not alone. Fortunately, postpartum depression is treatable and therapy is available for those who want to take their next steps of reaching out for help. Therapy…
Microdosing – What to Know Microdosing psychedelics is the practice of consuming low and non-perceptual doses of a psychedelic substance. The most common microdosed psychedelics are psilocybin and LSD, although it’s possible to microdose most psychedelics. It’s thought to have been done for thousands of years in some form and has been gaining popularity in…