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Turning Friction into Connection: Navigating Difficult Conversations with Motivational Interviewing ​ We’ve all been there. You’re having a conversation, and suddenly you hit a wall of resistance. Whether...

I understand parents’ concern about medicating their children. My clinical knowledge notwithstanding, I have found, however, that parents often feel better about ADHD meds when they understand a bit...

The best way to discuss screen time with your teen is to approach the conversation calmly and with understanding, emphasizing the need for balance and well-being rather than outright restriction. Focus...

When Braxton Clark was in high school, he used marijuana to control his emotions. At 17, he used it every day. When he was 18, he had a psychotic episode after using cannabis and was admitted to a hospital....

Warning signs of alcohol addiction are hard to recognize, especially when drinking is a huge part of the culture you live in. So how can you tell if your drinking habits are normal or excessive? Do...

Listed below are 10 mindfulness practices to bring calm into your day that you can practice anytime, every day. - Before getting out of bed in the morning, take 60 seconds to calm your mind, focus on...

Most of us have moments when we space out and detach from situations we find overly stressful or emotionally taxing, but what about when these moments become a regular occurrence in dealing with everyday...

Why is Self-Esteem Important for Mental Health in 2023? It is impossible to overstate the importance of self-esteem and mental health in achieving personal goals and strengthening the relationship you...

Experts say the best way to determine if a student is using drugs or alcohol is to talk to them. Answering these screening questions can help counselors determine if some of the tell-tell signs of substance...

Controlling behavior can come from just about anyone in your life. It could be your boss, a family member, a friend, or even your partner. Controlling people are all around. We most commonly hear about...

According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, in 2018, an estimated 7.8 percent of American adults aged 18 and older, approximately 20 million people, had a diagnosable alcohol...

​If you are starting the journey in looking for a therapist/counselor here are some reasons why Out Of Network (ONN) services, as opposed to an in-network provider, may be better. - You’re looking for...