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Why Can't I Stop Drinking Alcohol? Finding Support

John Lakvold

Why Can’t I Stop Drinking ...

The other day, I called a close friend to chat. Our conversation drifted to a mutual friend of ours who...

Dealing with Trust Issues in Relationships 1

John Lakvold

Dealing with Trust Issues in ...

Successful relationships have several ingredients: friendship, an overwhelming flow of fondness and admiration between partners, turning to your partner for...

Becoming More Authentic Through Deeper ...

Being yourself can be easier said than done. Though we would want to be loved for who we are, it’s...

The Mirage of Pornography: Dealing with Pornography Addiction 1

John Lakvold

The Mirage of Pornography: Dealing with ...

The mirage Have you been hiking on a hot day? Imagine that you have decided to hike for several miles...

Active Listening Examples: Recognizing the Importance of Bids 1

John Lakvold

Active Listening Examples: Recognizing ...

Many times, couples will come to a mental health professional to resolve conflict in their relationship. While disagreement over issues...

How to Control Your Anger: 6 Practical Tips 2

Dr. Aryn Ziehnert

How to Control Your Anger: 6 Practical ...

One of Marvel’s superheroes is The Hulk. He is an average guy who, when he gets angry, becomes green, muscular,...

How to Repair a Broken Marriage: Stages on the Journey from Separation to Reconciliation 4

Kelly Walters

How to Repair a Broken Marriage: Stages ...

🎧 Listen to this article Reconciliation demands a choice. It is a choice against continued separation and ultimate divorce. It...

Great Escape: Defusing Temptation, Avoiding Infidelity 4

Nathan Ainley

Great Escape: Defusing Temptation, ...

Temptation is something that all humans face regularly. Temptation itself isn’t sin, but its presence reminds us of why we...

Trauma Informed Practice: Benefits of Getting Help from a Trauma Informed Counselor 1

Pamela Gallagher

Trauma Informed Practice: Benefits of ...

What is trauma? Trauma is what happens inside a person, restricting their ability to do what they want and know...

The Narcissist at the Dinner Table: ...

Unpleasant conditions and uncomfortable dynamics present opportunities to make choices and experience growth. We often anticipate discomfort and trouble to...