Addiction is often defined as an illness not just of the individual, but of the entire family. Any change in the behavior of one family member affects not only each of the other family members, but the family system as a whole. When a family member has a problem with addiction, the family responds in…
Mindfulness has attracted a lot of attention from researchers and practitioners over the past 30 years and is the subject of a rapidly growing body of research. Studies suggests that the practice of mindfulness is helpful in alleviating the symptoms of many problems, including generalized anxiety, depression, borderline personality disorder, eating disorders and drug addiction, as well as improving one’s overall well-being.
People often enter counseling when something in their life has caused them some sort of discomfort. Being uncomfortable is usually tolerable for a short period of time, but it isn’t a place we want to linger for too long. Discomfort creates a doorway for change because it forces us to find way of alleviating our…
My hope and intention for this blog is to inspire my readers to live a better and more fulfilling and mindful life. I’ll be tackling various topics including mindfulness, mental health, motivation, self-esteem, happiness, nutrition, exercise, relationships, spirituality, meditation and anything else that might help us elevate and enhance ourselves. I couldn’t think of a better time to get started than the beginning of a new…