Rejuvenating a Relationship
Rejuvenating a Relationship In a long term relationship, it takes a lot of two sided…
Be Happy: Finding Joy on a Budget
Finding Joy on a Budget Money is not necessary to be happy. Although the…
Elderly and Substance Abuse
Addiction,Geriatric Psychiatry
When thinking about who struggles with addiction, many overlook the possibility of…
What is Harm Reduction?
History The idea of Harm Reduction started in the early 90’s. Harm reduction programs…
Caregiver Fatigue
Geriatric Psychiatry,Family,Relationships
Whether you are a parent caring for young children, a child caring for elderly parents, a…
Recovery and Eating Healthy
Recovery and Eating Healthy Recovery means much more than quitting drugs, drinking, or…
Discovering Your Self Worth
self worthDepression,Mind and Body
Many think that self-esteem and self worth are the same thing and use the terms…
Recovery Pride
San Diego Psychiatry,Addiction
There are some who are in recovery who wear their recovery badge on their sleeve with…
Recovery: Beware of the Holidays
There are holidays year round, but especially in the late fall and winter months, there…
Cravings for Past Addictive Substances
Cravings are not limited to food and pregnant women. Anyone can have cravings and it is…
Behavioral Activation: Scheduling Out Depression
Behavioral Activation is a technique sometimes used to help treat depression. Just as…
Spirituality a Strength
Mind and Body,Relationships,Stress Management,Work Life Balance
Whether it is mental health, substance abuse, suicide, or general health and wellness,…
Domestic Violence: Why They Stay
relationships,domestic violenceRelationships
If you are a survivor of domestic violence or know someone who is in a domestic violent…
Benefits of being grateful
greatefulnessMind and Body,Stress Management
Actively exercising the art of gratitude may have more benefits than one realizes.…
Chronic Stress
Stress is an unpleasant emotion that everyone dislikes. At times our stress can become so…
Understanding Suicide and Finding Help
Everyone at some point in their life goes through difficult and trying times. Feeling…
Dealing with Social Anxiety
Clammy hands, a racing heart, thoughts spinning out of control, worrying about what…
Coming home from war - PTSD
Coming Home from War After serving in the military, many look forward to coming home or…
Setting boundaries with family
setting boundariesRelationships,Family
Everyone has a different family. Family dynamics can sometimes be the most difficult…
Social Media Envy
depression,social media envyDepression,Addiction,Relationships
There are many positive aspects to social media. Indeed, it is a wonderful way to stay…
Emotional Anchors
Anxiety,Mind and Body,Depression,Stress Management
The Need For Emotional Anchors Being emotionally stable isn’t something that you’re just…
To the parents of toddlers
Child and Teen Psychiatry,Family
The Terrible Twos Many of us heard people say, “oh the terrible twos;” however, some…