by Demet Çek, Ph.D. | Mar 13, 2020 | Anger, Depression, Relationships, Substance Abuse, Therapy
We all heard the myths about men: Men don’t need to talk about their emotions. Men showing their feelings is a sign of weakness. Men, as a group, hold power and privilege. Men also experience psychological and public health issues at disproportionately higher rates...
by Other | Feb 21, 2020 | Personal Improvement, Substance Abuse, Therapy
Written by John Mark Krejci, Ph.D. Human beings are naturally social creatures. Being a member of a group is an essential part of the human experience. Our families of origin constitute the first significant social group to which we belong. Friends and peers in school...
by Other | Jan 31, 2020 | Personal Improvement, Substance Abuse, Therapy
Written by John Mark Krejci, Ph.D. What could possibly be positive about addiction? You know the emotional pain, destructive behaviors, and chaos associated with this increasingly common and unfortunate phenomenon. This unhappy situation surely cannot have a “rosy”...
by Michael Toohey, Psy.D. | Jan 17, 2020 | Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQ+, Substance Abuse, Trauma
The holidays have come and gone having brought socializing and cheer in the form of anything from eggnog to champagne to cannabis to harder substances too. While the general population might increase alcohol and substance use as a means to celebrate the season,...
by Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | Sep 27, 2019 | Anxiety, Depression, Personal Improvement, Substance Abuse, Therapy, Trauma
Exploring the Role of Medication for Mental Health Disorders The slogan, “Better Living Through Chemistry” was originally coined by DuPont, an American chemical company, in the 1930s. The slogan is also the title of a 2014 movie featuring Jane Fonda and Ray Liotta!...
by Other | Jul 1, 2019 | Anxiety, Grief, Personal Improvement, Relationships, Substance Abuse
Written by John Mark Krejci, Ph.D. Experts say it takes about 10 years to master a skill. Given that, I have gained relative expertise in the field of psychology, but in the sport of kiteboarding, it took ten years for me to be a total beginner! If you don’t...
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