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Counseling can help in many situations. If you are having anxiety issues, depression problems, anger management issues or just need someone to talk to, a counselor can help. Three years ago, I would have never pictured myself sitting and talking with a counselor. Then, after suffering a minor break-down, I began talking with my counselor about what I was going through and just having someone that would listen and not judge began to help. My blog can help you find a counselor and learn how a counselor can help you cope and deal with many of the problems you may be experiencing.

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2016

3 Things You Can Do To Find Relief From Addiction
If you are suffering from an addiction you might feel like there is no hope. There are many people who have fallen victim to addictions and although they desire an out, they are unable to find it. Luckily, there is hope and there is recovery, but it is hard work. Here are some things that you need to know about recovering from an addiction. 1. Willpower Is Not Enough To Save You

3 Tips For Parents With A Child Who Has Recently Been Diagnosed With Autism
Autism is not something that is uncommon or rare -- the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that 1 in 68 children are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). But when it is your child, a diagnosis of autism can be very stressful and upsetting. Luckily, many autistic children can have a very happy and healthy life and also do well in school with parental support. If you have recently learned that your child has been diagnosed as being on the autistic spectrum, use the following tips:

3 Things To Know If You Suspect That A Loved One Is A Closet Alcoholic
Not only is an addiction to alcohol a major problem to have, but keeping this type of addiction secret can make the problem even worse. Closet alcoholics are more prevalent than you think, and those that have this problem can appear to be normal people. People with this problem are called high-functioning alcoholics, and here are three things you should know if you suspect that one of your loved ones might secretly be addicted to alcohol.

What You Should Know When Your Child Is Diagnosed With Schizophrenia
When you are the parent of a child who seems to be struggling a great deal with their life due to unknown causes, you may find yourself feeling some semblance of relief when you finally have a diagnosis of schizophrenia. However, the problem may then be that you do not fully understand schizophrenia or the ways that it can be treated to help your child overcome their mental health issues and resume their normal daily activities.

Four Ways Parenting Classes Can Help
Parenting classes are a great way for new parents to learn parenting basics, like discipline, development, communication, and basic care. The classes can instill a sense of confidence in first time parents who are unsure of what it takes to raise a child. Parenting classes can also be used for parents who are going through a divorce and required to take the classes by a court order. Here is a list of common topics taught in these classes.

Questions And Answers About Dual Diagnosis Treatment For Chemical Dependency
If you or a loved one have developed a chemical dependency, it can be difficult to overcome the addiction without professional assistance. Since there are multiple factors that contribute to the development of a dependency on drugs or alcohol, willpower alone is not enough. Many people who suffer from a chemical dependency are co-morbid, which means that they suffer from multiple medical conditions at the same time. Often, for a chemically dependent person, the addiction is paired with some form of mental illness, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or clinical depression.

3 Signs Your Teen Needs To Speak To A Psychiatrist
Children go through all sorts of changes as they grow up. They deal with peer pressure and ever-changing hormones. What might be a perfectly happy, healthy teen could end up turning into something disastrous for one reason or another. Whether it be that they are stressed out from things going on in everyday life or because something happened to them that they couldn't control, the key is helping the child deal with it in the best way possible.

Sketching And Doodling To Combat Depression
Traditional art therapy for the treatment of psychiatric disorders is nothing new, of course, but nowadays many people are finding that simply sketching and doodling are helping them cope with depression. Since groups of sketchers are cropping up all over and people can now easily share their art and thoughts online, some are finding that the quality of their lives is improving through engaging in these quick forms of art-making.

Therapeutic Separation: An Overview
Therapeutic separation is a process that involves the separation of a couple for the purpose of strengthening their marriage. While the idea may seem counterintuitive, it's gaining traction in the world of marriage counseling and may be just what you need to make your marriage stronger than ever.  The Purpose of Therapeutic Separation Marriage can be difficult and some days it may seem easier to call it quits than to continue on.

Recognizing Emotional And Psychological Triggers: Why Counseling Is Vital To Drug Detox
If you are planning on entering a drug rehabilitation program, and this is your first time, you should know that there are some additional steps beyond the "drying out" phase. Many people assume that a drug rehab program means that they enter the program for a few days to a week, get past the hard part of not having access to the drug or using it, and then they are cured.