Though originally developed to treat individuals with borderline personality disorder and suicidal thoughts, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is now used to treat a wide variety of mental health issues and is used in addiction recovery. The term dialectical refers to ideas and opinions that are opposing, and DBT focuses on the concept that a person [...]
Substance abuse, addiction, and co-occurring mental health disorders are affecting lawyers throughout the United States at alarming rates. A recent study of licensed, employed attorneys nationwide found that more than 20 percent screened positive for “hazardous, harmful, and potentially alcohol-dependent drinking [1].” Anxiety, depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and suicidal ideation were also commonly [...]
Pastors are often thought to be “men of the cloth” who basically sit around drink coffee, read books and pray all day. While this caricature isn’t exactly false, it certainly doesn’t capture the heroic work of our founder and leader, Jesus Christ, who beat up demons, challenged religious systems and offered healing and grace to [...]
My dad recently came to visit me for nearly a week. We forgot about work and responsibilities, and after he left, I was able to look at the bigger picture of my life and what’s most important to me. More specifically, I realized that while I’ve been able to recover from my eating disorder for [...]
There are many forms of therapy for those struggling with alcoholism. Motivational Enhancement Programs, Cognitive Behavioral, and Coping Skills Therapy are just a few that are highly effective. Types of Alcoholism Therapies for Change Motivational Enhancement Programs (MEP) are those that are designed to bring awareness to the impact alcohol has had in the addict's [...]MEDICAL ADVICE DISCLAIMER: The service, and any information contained on the website or provided through the service, is provided for informational purposes only. The information contained on or provided through this service is intended for general consumer understanding and education and not as a substitute for medical or psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All information provided on the website is presented as is without any warranty of any kind, and expressly excludes any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.