Understanding The Counseling Process

Understanding The Counseling Process

  • How Marriage Counseling Can Assist With A Financial Bullying Situation

    If you are married to a partner who controls your finances, then you may have a variety of arguments about money. While money arguments are one of the top causes of stress in a relationship, according to studies, some difficulties go far beyond the normal bickering and arguing. If your partner watches every penny you spend, keeps money from you, or refuses to let you see bank account statements, then you may be married to a financial bully.

  • Solutions For Parents Of Troubled Teens

    The teen years are notorious for being challenging. However, some teens seem to have a harder time of getting through these rough years. In these cases, parents often have to make some difficult choices as to how to handle their troubled teen. Is outside intervention needed? Or should the situation be handled privately at home? If you have a troubled teen in your household, you may want to ask yourself the following questions:

  • 3 Things You Need to Know About Overcoming Addiction

    There are many people, good people, who find themselves struggling with addictions they never wanted but are now slaves to. What might have started out as an experiment in their youth has now become a demon that haunts them. Luckily, there is hope for relief from substance abuse and from addiction. However, you have to be prepared to put forth the effort to make healing happen. Here are some things you need to know about fighting an addiction.

  • Dealing With An Addict Who Won't Go For Treatment

    If you have a family member who has a drug addiction, and that person has refused to get treatment, you are likely frustrated because that means you'll still have to deal with the behavior that the addiction causes. Sometimes this can be as simple as not hearing from the person, or you could be having to continually deal with police, hospitals, and potential violence. Dealing with your family member can be difficult, but there are ways you can influence his or her decision to finally get treatment.

  • When Treatment Feels Impossible: Getting Out From Under The Cloud Of Depression

    If you have been struggling with depression lately, you are not alone. More than 15 million people over the age of 18 deal with a major depressive episode in a twelve month period, while another 3.3 million deal with persistent depressive disorder. Treatment can involve medications, an exercise program, a support system, and individual therapy. The goal of treatment is to stop isolating and to find ways to become more engaged with life once again.

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About Me
Understanding The Counseling Process

When I first started understanding my anxiety, I realized that I wasn't capable of taking care of the issue on my own. Instead of trying to quietly navigate my condition, I decided to start working towards understanding the counseling process. I focused on finding the right counselor, and then I worked hard in therapy day in and day out. This blog is all about understanding how counseling can help, because I know how much it helped me. You never know, by talking with the right person and tackling your issues head-on, you might be able to enjoy a more fulfilling life.