The mind is incredibly influential in the way people interact with the world, but most of us underestimate its true power. In a new study from the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute showed that the way people see their cigarettes has a major impact on how they...
Continued From Part 2 Join in with your kids electronics. Play games with them. Get into their world. Understand them. This provides more opportunities for you to teach boundaries, limit setting, and accountability. You’ll have more opportunities to learn who they are...
set out to research all the negative and/or damaging effects of technology and electronics use on children. I wanted to find all the reasons why we should put an end to this technology “obsession.” And sure, I found it. What I was more surprised to find were the...
Children are using electronic devices to connect socially with their peers through Facebook, Twitter, Xbox Live, and all the numerous text messaging applications. Children consume a large dose of electronics because that’s how they “hang out” in today’s world. It’s...
A new study from Yale University establishes a link between gambling addiction and obsessive compulsive spectrum disorder, suggesting that gambling may be more of a compulsion than an impulse for some patients. This study builds on previous research that revealed a...
Counseling For Sexual Dysfunctions Sexual dysfunction is not a topic easily discussed. The individuals facing problems in their sex life often stay close-mouthed and are unwilling to discuss it with their family or doctor. This results in a loss of time and the issue...
The nighttime eating syndrome is an eating disorder no doubt but it should not be confused with binge eating. The individuals affected by this particular condition do not binge at other times of the day except at night. They have issues about exercising control over...
When most people think about addiction counseling, they think of drug addiction or alcohol addiction. While those are the most common types of addiction counseling in Michigan, there are many other forms of addiction that may require therapy. Any activity or habit...
Internet addiction is a real problem, one that is often overlooked in addiction counseling programs. Social media, online video sites, forums, discussion boards, and the like are all a potential source of addiction. If your time online is interfering with your life as...
Social media is just as addictive as gambling, drugs, and alcohol. What seems like harmless social interaction is actually a growing problem that can lead to depression, anxiety, social withdrawal, and much more. No matter how old you are or what background you have,...
