For some, there’s a negative stigma surrounding the word ‘therapy’ that can serve as a major deterrent from seeking help. Many may feel disappointed in themselves or judged by loved ones. Some even grapple with feelings of guilt or worthlessness after recognizing the need for therapy. As a clinician, do you seem to find yourself Read more…
Written by Brandy Price Klingman, LCSW–BACS In my career thus far, I’ve been blessed to have some great mentors, supervisors, and colleagues. These leaders have helped shape me into who I am today through their generosity and knowledge of wisdom. In the spirit of sharing the wealth, here are my favorite tips for new or Read more…
As a behavioral health professional, it’s known that life challenges may make it difficult for people to cope without seeking help. Patients start asking, “Where can I find a behavioral health provider?” However, clients may not know about all the different types of resources available. They may understand that to be a behavioral health professional, Read more…
Written by: Ramon Zelaya, LPC-S The addiction treatment field is often rich with broad and diverse themes, often containing hidden meaning waiting to be discovered by the perceptive clinician. One such theme – faith – often intersects with the wisdom touted by the 12-step recovery tradition and emerges frequently throughout the treatment and recovery process. Read more…
For many of us, it has been slightly over two months since social distancing went into effect on a collective scale. Still for some, it has been even longer. With COVID-19 still in the air, it is possible many will still be living socially distant lives, at least to some degree, through the summer season. Read more…
Depending on where you are in the world, the approach of summer can mean a variety of things. For those who live in climates with harsh, long winters when the sun is virtually non-existent, summer is a time to shed the layers and enjoy the rays that will soon be hidden for months on end. Read more…