Relationships can be beautiful, wonderful, life-changing…and they can also be toxic. Most people do not realize they’re in a toxic relationship until someone else points it out or they feel their life slipping beyond their control. If you’re reading this article,...
Dysfunctional families often have elements of substance abuse (alcoholism or drug abuse), physical abuse, verbal abuse, emotional abuse, and sexual abuse. When someone grows up in this kind of environment, they may continue the patterns of abuse in their own adult...
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...
Online schooling was once reserved for college-level students, but it is becoming increasingly common for school-aged children as well. Children with anxiety may thrive in online schooling because they can complete their education at home without the pressure of a...
Continue to Part 1 PRO: Personalized Education Children with anxiety may have different learning requirements than other students. The same can be said for children with ADHD, dyslexia, autism, and more. Online schooling allows each student to get a personalized...
Bipolar disorder is characterized by manic and depressive episodes. Some people experience a balance of mania and depression, while others may have a longer duration with one over the other. No matter what the circumstances may be, there are bipolar counseling...
Bipolar disorder is characterized by two distinct sets of behavior: manic and depressive. Manic bipolar symptoms represent the “high” of the disorder, followed by the “low” of depressive symptoms. Both sets of experiences come with their own issues, and they can vary...
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...
Do you feel undervalued and underappreciated at work? This can harm your self-esteem. You may not be able to control the way your boss treats you or the type of work you do, but you can change your perception of your environment. Here are some tips to help you feel...
The first day of school is scary for everyone, especially children with anxiety. Anxious children often need to be familiar with their surroundings in order to feel safe and calm. Getting thrown into the first day of school is the opposite of “familiar,” but there are...
