An affair is an unfaithfulness in a relationship or marriage. Relationships and marriages involved can be strained because of affairs. Someone who has been part of an affair may feel betrayed, confused, devastated, and alone afterward. Some relationships end due to affairs. People might feel like the betrayal was too deep and that there is … Read more
Therapy
Although couples are increasingly accepting of therapy, sometimes they still refuse to seek therapy together. Couples with a wide range of problems, conflicts, and issues may benefit from relationship counseling. Life can be overwhelming even for the happiest and healthiest individuals. A commitment relationship between one half and the other is sometimes full of ups … Read more
A person who abuses substances such as alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, prescription medications, and others may suffer serious health problems and have serious problems with family, friends, coworkers, a job, money, and the law. However, people continue to use the substance despite these problems. An addiction is a physical dependence on a chemical substance. As a … Read more
Although different, many people confuse both sex and love addictions. They can be intertwined, but they are naturally two different types of addictive behavior and therefore, are treated with different types of therapy. Sexual addiction and love addiction both involve compulsive thinking and acting out behavior that results in obtrusive thoughts. There is a distinct … Read more
There is no right or wrong way to cope with grieving. Everybody reacts differently to the loss of a loved one. It is by understanding grief and the different types in which it can manifest that we can find healthier ways to cope. But what is grief? It is natural for people to grieve when … Read more
Dreaming is a nightly occurrence that we all experience at least once in our lifetime. According to a 1996 study, between 60 and 75 percent of adults have recurring dreams. But what are dreams? And what do they mean for our mental health? Dream therapy refers to the study and the process of understanding what … Read more
The practice of relaxation and stress reduction through meditation has been around for thousands of years; we can trace meditation back as early as 5,000 BC. In the present day, meditation is still existing, and people seek it as a way of coping with present events. Understanding meditation’s benefits and the different ways one can … Read more
With how intense and impactful the past year has been in terms of its unprecedented nature, many may have found themselves in a mental health dilemma during these times of isolation. Some may find that they struggle with feelings of loneliness or anxiety that were not previously addressed due to the fast paced nature of … Read more
For many Texans, these past few weeks have been one of recovery and healing from the aftermath of the intense winter storms that have occurred throughout this past week. With over thousands of residents losing power in below freezing temperature, floods induced by pipe bursts, and even car pile ups on busy highways due to … Read more
In the month of love, it can become overwhelming with the amount of expectations placed upon us from friends, family, significant others, and even society leading up to Valentine’s Day. For those who may not have a loved one to share this holiday with, it can project a sense of emptiness or loneliness within the … Read more