Toxic seems to be one of the new buzzwords in the psychological world. Toxic relationships and Toxic masculinity; being two major topics being discussed in depth. More recently a new form of toxicity has come into play, one that may surprise a few, Toxic Positivity. If you are like me, at first this may confuse […]
Three Stages of the Recovery Process: Addiction, Sobriety, and Recovery and How They Apply to Everyone
I have found through my years working in a substance abuse program that many lessons can be applied to life outside of substance abuse treatment. One of my favorite lessons is the Three Stages of the Recovery Process: Addiction, Sobriety, and Recovery. These stages can apply to any problem/period of change. As we go through […]
Shame: The Only Negative Emotion
Anger, Sadness, Guilt and Jealousy have all gotten bad reputations in the world of emotions. However, they are all natural emotions that serve specific purposes. When we think that someone has done us wrong, the result is anger. When we think that we have done something wrong to someone else, the result is guilt. These […]
FALL in Love with Yourself: Tips for Being Comfortable in Your Own Skin
Halloween is just around the corner! This season, those you know and love will be exchanging their own appearances and personalities in order to be someone, or something, else for an evening. While this can certainly be an enjoyable experience, when the sun rises again in the morning and the mask must come off, it […]
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