Recognizing Signs of Violence

Warning Signs Often people who act violently have trouble controlling their feelings. They may have been hurt by others. Some think that making people fear them through violence or threats of violence will solve their problems or earn them respect. This isn’t true. People who behave violently lose...

Moving in Together Stirs up Old Fears

If you’re divorced and have moved on to a new, meaningful relationship, the prospect of moving in together can stir up a lot of fear related to your past marriage and its demise.  Anyone who has gone through a divorce will tell you that it takes some time to get over it and move on (understatement of the...

What If I Can’t Be Hypnotyzed?

I get phone calls from people looking for help to feel better.  Often the people who call want to know about hypnosis, and many times they have misconceptions about it, and those misconceptions seem to be pretty common. Last week a gentleman called looking for a therapist for his wife who has IBS –...

Confronting Child Sexual Abuse

Child sexual abuse is a significant problem in our society. Many studies have estimated that an alarming 12 to 25% of girls and 8 to 10% of boys experience some form of sexual abuse prior to the age of 18 years. Other studies have suggested that these figures may even be an underestimate and that as many as...

What To Expect From Therapy

What To Expect From Therapy Many of us enter therapy hoping to get some quick relief from the distress that we are experiencing. We are aware that therapy is costing us a lot in terms of time, money, and energy and we want to see some immediate results, especially when we are in pain. It is important that...

Treatment Centers and Programs

Asking the right questions is important When you call a treatment program for information, you have the right to receive clear and complete answers. Before you make any decisions, ask questions and get the information you need. A treatment center should offer a variety of treatment programs that meet the...