I recently came across this video of Dr. Gabor Maté discussing the topic of addiction, and I found his words to be incredibly insightful and important for people to hear and understand. I thought it was important to share it with as many people as I can. Unfortunately our society still carries a lot … [Read more...]
25 Best Self Help and Psychology Books Recommended by Therapists
Are you looking for a new book to read, and do you enjoy reading about self help, mental health, or psychology topics? I asked a group of mental health professionals to recommend their favorite books, and here is a list of what they shared (Amazon links provided): Recommended by Julie Mackey, M.S. … [Read more...]
Recommended Guided Meditation Tracks
"I've heard that meditation is supposed to be helpful, but I don't know where to start!" Does this sound familiar to you? Don't worry, most people feel this way. These days we hear a lot about the many wonderful benefits of meditation, but many of us have no idea how to do it because it is … [Read more...]
Am I an Alcoholic? 11 Important Signs of Alcoholism
The Social Stigma of the Alcoholic Most of us have some idea of what we think an alcoholic is. We have a sense of what an alcoholic looks like and how an alcoholic behaves. Alcoholism is often portrayed in movies and television shows in extreme ways and this shapes the public perception of what an … [Read more...]