Understanding Panic Attacks and Knowing What to Do

You’ve likely seen someone acting out a panic attack in a movie. They might fall to their knees or clutch at their chest. They might exclaim they can’t breathe or that they’re dying. For a theatrical representation of a panic attack, this isn’t too far off from the...

Welcome Home:  When a Family Member Returns From Rehab

What does it mean when someone says that addiction is a family disease? Essentially it means that everyone in the family has been impacted by their loved one’s addiction. The family has: made excuses for them, endured abusive behavior, enabled them, or tried to force...

Understanding and Controlling Habits of Self-Sabotage

Have you ever bailed on a commitment to yourself? You make a pledge to lose weight, save money, or stop responding to texts from an ex, but every time you say you will, eventually you find yourself doing the opposite. What is Self-Sabotaging Behavior? This kind of...

Talking to Kids about Scary World Events

There’s no easy way to explain scary news or alarming world events to kids.  Whether it is a school shooting or an attack in one of our cities, parents/caregivers often feel at a loss of what to say to their children.  While every child has unique needs and...