Addiction gets a bad rap but most of us fall into some type of addictive behavior over the course of our life. We can become addicted to a substance such as alcohol, marijuana, caffeine or even sugar. We can also develop what’s called a “process addiction” when we...
Wellness for First Responders
First responders, including police officers, firefighters, EMTs, nurses and doctors, face unique challenges on the job that can cause significant job-related stress. They may be exposed to repeated critical incidents, long and non-traditional working hours, threats to...
Healthy Communication for Couples
How many of us attended the class on how to communicate well with a romantic partner? I’m guessing the answer is close to none of us. It can be extremely difficult to learn to communicate openly, honestly, and kindly with a partner. We all bring a personal history of...
EMDR and Anger Management
Did you know that EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) can help people deal with bottled up anger? When we have trouble managing our angry feelings, it’s often because we are holding onto something that made us angry when we were kids. Kids are too...
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