There is way too much pressure surrounding the holiday season. People get together with their extended family, throw big parties and tell outrageous jokes to one another. This, however, can be heart-breaking when someone you care about is missing from those festivities. How could you possibly celebrate the holiday without spoiling everyone else’s good time […]
4 Things You Shouldn’t Say to a Person W
When someone you know is grieving, it is human nature to try and comfort the person and help ease their pain. But sometimes, our good intention can be more harmful than helpful. The goal of expressing sympathy is to offer your compassion and concern for the bereaved. But let’s face it. It can be hard […]
Sexual Abuse is Not Your Fault
Every year, there are thousands of new victims of sexual abuse. Research tells us that one in four girls and one in six young males have been sexually abused. If you’re reading this blog post, you might be one of them. Or maybe you know someone who has been sexually abused. Sexual abuse can take […]
Using EMDR Therapy in Treating Drug Addi...
More often than not, people turn to drugs to cover painful memories in the past, relieve pain or ease their suffering. Despite the harmful consequences, they use drugs because it helps them forget about their problems and mask particular emotions they are going through. Others, however, get hooked on prescribed drugs. They would rationalize using […]