Both physical and emotional abuse have impacts that go far beyond the moment that the abuse occurs.

Alcohol, drugs, and gambling. When people become addicted and/or dependent it can create havoc for family, friends, and jobs.

Children and adults can be diagnosed with ADHD. People diagnosed with ADHD can be inattentive (makes careless mistakes with work, can not pay attention, has difficulty organizing things, often loses things, is easily distracted, often forgetful, does not seem to listen to others) or hyperactive-impulsive (can’t sit still, talks all the time, always “on the go”, has difficulty awaiting turn, often interrupts others, will blut out ansers before questions have been completed) or a combination of these.

Adoption

From birth on, we are all aging. This category looks at the middle adult years and beyond.

Alzheimer’s is an illness which is often gradual in it’s development. A person may lose their wallet or keys often, forget cooking on the stove, and become lost in unfamiliar neighborhoods. Eventually the person may forget their birthday and even family members.

Anger management problems will impact all parts of life (home, work, school, relationships). Remember, if someone can control their anger in certain situations, they can control their anger in other situations.

When most folks say they are anxious, they often are feeling tense, worried, restless, tired, hard to focus (concentrate), mind going blank, moody, and have sleep problems. In severe cases, panic attacks may develop.

Being assertive means more than saying no, it also means being able to set your boundaries, not feel being taken advantage of, and achieving your goals. Remember, saying no does not make a person mean.

What can you do to help yourself?

Bipolar is also known as Manic Depression

Borderline Personality

The brain is the most wonderful organ. It let’s us think, feel, respond, and even breathe. However, one small change to the brain (for example, from an accident), can create huge changes in a person’s life.

Cancer

We all communicate through a combination of talking, body language, writing. The more you know about communication, the more likely you are able to meet your goals and understand others (including the opposite sex and relatives).

Depression occurs when someone feels sad, hopeless, discouraged, or “down in the dumps”. Children and adolescents may be more irritable than sad. Often people who are depressed report that they have difficulty thinking, making decisions, may feel worthless or guilty, have sleep and eating problems, feel unmotivated, and don’t want to do their normal daily activities. In severe cases, a person may think about suicide, plan how to commit suicide, or even attempt it.

The ending (most often legal) of a committed relationship.

Each night we all dream (even though you may not remember them). Since Freud, dream interpretation has been an important part of treatment in many areas of psychology. Other areas of psychology state that dreams are only a reflection of current events in life.

Eating disorders can develop at any age and in both women and men. Anorexia is excessively restricting food intake to become thinner. Bulima usually consists of binging (eating large amounts of food) and purging (getting rid or it).

We are born into families then create our own.

Freud, Jung, Skinner, just to name a few.

This category includes chronic (long-lasting) and acute (short-term) illnesses and addresses how to take care of others without emotionally hurting yourself.

Good leadership is not being controlling and bossy. Good leadership is a skill which involves understanding others, communication, identifying goals, and reinforcement. Most importantly, good leadership is a skill that can be learned.

Light Therapy

Issues related to death can cover any and all of the emotions you have. And if your loss is unresolved, emotional problems can last for years.

Being or knowing a liar is never easy in the long run.

Meditation is used to help people relax, become more focused, and in some cases improve a sports game.

Memory is something most people don’t even think about, unless they or someone they love starts to lose it. Memory does change as we age, but there are many ways to slow down it’s loss.

About men.

Menopause

How to get going and do what you want to.

Multiple personalities are relatively rare. But when they develop, one person will have two or more identities (personality states).

Obsessions are excessive repeated thoughts, repeated doubts, or a need to have things in a particular order. Compulsions are repeated behaviors (checking if the door is locked, hand washing) or repeated mental acts such as repeating a list over and over and over…Most people with obsessions or compulsions will realize that they are not acting normally.

Parenting is the raising of children. Guarenteed to bring out every human emotion at some point.

Our politically cheeky selection was developed after many of our clients came in distressed regarding some action the government made. Republican or Democratic, party affiliation does not matter. Whoever is in office is ripe for the pickings.

Psychology is the study of human behavior (and believe me, there is a lot to study).

Giving a speech can cause severe anxiety for many people. Public speaking is one of the greatest fears of Americans (along with spiders and death).

A relationship takes place when you have repeated and at least somewhat meaningful, contact with another person. When you think about it, you are probably involved in more relationships than you realize. There are the relationships with parents, relationships with brothers and/or sisters, relationships with friends, romantic relationships with someone special (partners), relationships with coworkers/students, you may even have a relationship with your doctor. A relationship can be with someone you do not know well but see often (co-worker) or in depth such as with family or a partner.

Self-esteem is how we view ourselves. When a person has low self-esteem, they may not do the things they really want to, may choose partners who have problems, have trouble saying no, or even feel “unworthy” of good things happening.

Human sexuality has many areas. For example, what happens as we age, how much of it is psychological, how do we talk about sexuality with children?

Social anxiety is the fear of social situations. People with social anxiety are worried that they will act in a way that will be embarrassing or humiliating. Often times, people with social anxiety will try to avoid social situations. This can cause problems with relationships, work/school, and self-esteem.

Coping with stress includes identifying it’s causes, and knowing different ways to cope.

Suicide is defined as the action of taking your own life.

For and about teenagers.

Stories about people who have dealt with mental health problems.

About women.

Talking with your boss, getting along with co-workers, balancing work and family are just some of the workplace issues we look at.