Transitions & Life Changes
CONDITIONS AND TREATMENTS Transitions & Life Changes Adjusting to change can be difficult, and even positive changes often cause stress. Some of these changes include marriage, childbirth, new jobs, moving, retirement, or entering the ’empty nest’ phase of their lives may cause a significant amount of stress. It can be difficult for some people to adjust […]
Family Discord
CONDITIONS AND TREATMENTS Family Discord Family discord is natural and inevitable, since no family can live in perfect harmony at all times. But when discord lasts longer than a few days or weeks, tensions tend to rise, and it can be tough to handle – a drastic, prolonged, and negative change in family dynamic can […]
Co-Dependency
CONDITIONS AND TREATMENTS Co-Dependency Co-dependency is a behavioral condition that affects an individual’s ability to have a healthy, mutually satisfying relationship. It refers to an imbalanced relationship pattern where one person assumes responsibility for meeting another person’s needs to the exclusion of acknowledging their own needs or feelings. It is also known as “relationship addiction” because […]
Grief & Loss
CONDITIONS AND TREATMENTS Grief & Loss Grief is a natural response to loss. It’s the emotional suffering you experience when something or someone you love is taken away. Often, the pain of loss can be overwhelming. You may feel many difficult and unexpected emotions, from shock or anger to disbelief, guilt, and profound sadness. The […]
ADD & Cognition Issues
CONDITIONS AND TREATMENTS ADD & Cognition Issues Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) is also called Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), is a neurological disorder that causes a range of behavioral problems that include trouble focusing, following instructions, and completing tasks, as well as issues with impulse control and social interactions. Affecting both children and adults ADD is […]
Depression & Anxiety
CONDITIONS AND TREATMENTS Depression & Anxiety Millions of individuals suffer from depression and depressive disorders. Although it’s often associated with stressful events or life changes, depression is sometimes more persistent and associated with neurobiology and genetics. Depression is characterized by: Feelings of sadness Loss of interest in activities Decreased motivation and energy Fatigue Difficulty with […]
Mood Disorders
CONDITIONS AND TREATMENTS Mood Disorders When an individual has a mood disorder, his or her general emotional state or mood is distorted or inconsistent with circumstances and interferes with their ability to function. You may be extremely sad and irritable (depression), or you may have periods of depression alternating with being ecstatic and excessively happy […]
PTSD and Acute Trauma
CONDITIONS AND TREATMENTS PTSD and Acute Trauma Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disorder associated with intense physiological, emotional, and cognitive reactions to a traumatic event or experience. A wide variety of experiences are capable of causing trauma; examples often include sexual assault, wartime experiences, motor vehicle accidents, and physical abuse. An individual does […]
Addiction
CONDITIONS AND TREATMENTS Addiction Addiction is a complex disease that affects many areas of an individual’s life. Substance use disorders can affect anyone regardless of sex, age, socioeconomic status, race, or ethnicity. Addictive disorders can be physically and psychologically devastating. Treatment is essential for breaking the cycle of addiction, identifying triggers, developing healthy coping skills, […]