Are you dealing with difficulties between your family or significant other? Is it affecting yours, your families, or significant others life? It is normal for occasional problems to arise between family members or your significant other. The truth is, even “good” families often encounter problems but it is not normal or healthy if these […]
The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines trauma as “a very difficult or unpleasant experience that causes someone to have mental or emotional problems usually for a long time.” Trauma can be caused by an overwhelmingly negative event that causes a lasting impact on the victim’s mental and emotional stability and in some cases, can interfere with […]
The term addiction is commonly misinterpreted in where it is only related to drugs and alcohol. The truth is, addiction isn’t limited to just drugs or alcohol. It encompasses all types of things: gambling, food, video games, internet, sex, shopping, work, etc. The brain is an amazingly power part of our body and for […]
What is affluenza? Is it a disease or just an excuse for bad behavior? The Oxford Dictionary defines affluenza as “a psychological malaise supposedly affecting wealthy young people, symptoms of which include a lack of motivation, feelings of guilt, and a sense of isolation.” It stems from the American dream, that money can […]
Gina Tabrizy speaks about trauma in addiction at the New Directions for Women ATCPCC 2013 conference in Santa Barbara, California.
Background:
Psychodrama was developed by Jacob Moreno, who defined this method as a way to explore the truth by dramatic methods. He believed the core component of a psychodrama group was to encourage members to be spontaneous, opening themselves to their inner experiences so they can meet outward experiences in unique and creative ways.
Goals of […]
Neurofeedback (NFB), also known as EEG biofeedback, or neurobiofeedback is a type of biofeedback that uses real time displays of electroencephalography to illustrate brain activity, often with a goal of controlling central nervous system activity. This type of study looks at the connection between neurobiology and psychology.
A common professional neurofeedback therapy session today goes […]
IOP, also referred to as Intensive Outpatient Program, is designed to help individuals recover from alcohol and or drug addictions, as well as many health disorders by providing highly structured services that help patients gain skills needed to manage crisis and symptoms of their addictions or mental illness in order to prevent relapse or […]
Traditional use of medicines is recognized as a way to learn about potential future medicines. Herbalism is an alternative medicine or folk medicine practice based on the use of plants and plant extracts. Herbalism is also known as botanical medicine, medical herbalism, herbal medicine, herbology, and phytotherapy. The scope of herbal medicine is sometimes […]
Integrative medicine services have become very popular in the United States, with more than 70 percent of Americans using them in some form. The latest research shows that how we live, what we think, and how we feel affect our health. For example, hostility, depression and loneliness contribute to heart disease. Stress can exacerbate […]