Many patients I work with have preconceived beliefs about feelings and what they mean. This can lead to people not expressing their feelings, which in turn can cause depression and anxiety down the road. Part of my work with patients is helping them change their...
For many people, learning how to be assertive in recovery is very important, and can even help prevent relapse. Many women and men come into recovery with low self worth and feelings of guilt and shame. Additionally, once getting sober, many people realize that they...
Process addictions are not actual clinical diagnoses, but are terms that describe behaviors that are problematic. Process addictions are similar to substance addictions, except that they do not involve substances at all, they only involve behaviors. It’s also important to note that eating disorders are...