Although couples are increasingly accepting of therapy, sometimes they still refuse to seek therapy together. Couples with a wide range of problems, conflicts, and issues may benefit from relationship counseling. Life can be overwhelming even for the happiest and healthiest individuals. A commitment relationship between one half and the other is sometimes full of ups … Read more
Dr. Angelina H. Rodriguez
A person who abuses substances such as alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, prescription medications, and others may suffer serious health problems and have serious problems with family, friends, coworkers, a job, money, and the law. However, people continue to use the substance despite these problems. An addiction is a physical dependence on a chemical substance. As a … Read more
Although different, many people confuse both sex and love addictions. They can be intertwined, but they are naturally two different types of addictive behavior and therefore, are treated with different types of therapy. Sexual addiction and love addiction both involve compulsive thinking and acting out behavior that results in obtrusive thoughts. There is a distinct … Read more
There are many forms of therapy that fit different people. Either being art, dance, or even music therapy, its purpose remains the same: to help the individual heal through whatever that it is they suffer. The American Dance Therapy Association defines dance or movement therapy as “the psychotherapeutic use of movement to further the emotional, … Read more
There is no right or wrong way to cope with grieving. Everybody reacts differently to the loss of a loved one. It is by understanding grief and the different types in which it can manifest that we can find healthier ways to cope. But what is grief? It is natural for people to grieve when … Read more
The field of art therapy encompasses the integration of skill-based arts, creative processes, psychological theory, and the exploration of human experience within the context of a psychotherapeutic relationship. Professional art therapists facilitate art therapy in such a way that is effective for individuals and communities. Cognitive and sensorimotor functions are improved through art therapy, as … Read more
Dreaming is a nightly occurrence that we all experience at least once in our lifetime. According to a 1996 study, between 60 and 75 percent of adults have recurring dreams. But what are dreams? And what do they mean for our mental health? Dream therapy refers to the study and the process of understanding what … Read more
Childhood is the foundation on which a person will build their life. Experiences in childhood affect lifelong learning, behavior, and health, both physical and mental. These negative experiences have an impact on the kid’s life, including mental disorders, additions, and related issues. Child abuse and neglect is a silent pandemic that affects millions of children … Read more
In today’s modern world, many of us rely on social media such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to get our news, to seek companionship and get our social interaction for the day. As social creatures, humans need this social interaction to maintain a positive mental health. But what happens when technology shapes this social interaction … Read more
Adolescence is a period of development that affects not only our physical appearance but out mental state too. It is in this period that we find ourselves going thought numerous changes, from growing hair on new places to discovering who we truly are. With this comes the questioning of one’s sexuality, this with the constant … Read more