Posttraumatic stress disorder is defined in terms of the trauma itself and the person’s response to the trauma. Trauma occurs when a person has experienced, witnessed, or been confronted with a terrible event that is an actual occurrence. Alternatively, the person may have been threatened with a terrible event, perhaps injury (physical or psychological) or […]

Most people will suffer from lack of confidence and/or low self-esteem at some point in their life. It may be at work or home, at an interview, doing a presentation, in a relationship, or perhaps socially when meeting strangers or groups. It doesn’t have to be so. When you look in the mirror each day,

Loss can come into our lives in lots of ways and affect each of us differently. One of the biggest and most difficult losses is the death of someone really important to you. There are however many types of loss where you might experience grief. The death of someone you love. Your parents or other

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) – Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) Major Characteristics Although normal individuals, particularly young children, show some of these features, what distinguishes ADHD is the greater degree and frequency with which these characteristics are displayed for a person of a particular age. • Inattention or poor persistence on many tasks, particularly those that

Is anger controlling your life? Anger is a natural human emotion, experienced by all of us. However, many people think of anger as a “bad” or “negative” emotion, which can prevent themselves or others from expressing it in a healthy and helpful way. You can use anger in a positive manner. What is anger? Anger

Child Sexual Abuse   Child abuse comprises four basic types of mistreatment: child neglect, physical abuse of a child, emotional abuse of a child, and sexual abuse of a child. Sexual abuse is the least frequently reported form of child abuse (6% of all cases). Experts believe that sexual abuse may be the most underreported type of

Anxiety Disorders All people feel nervous from time to time.  However, sometimes fear or anxiety becomes so intense that it interferes with their ability to function at home, school, work, or in interpersonal relationships.  When an individual’s anxiety is consistently greater than normal for their age and the situation, seeking help may be beneficial.  There

Couples-Marital Relationship Counseling It has many names: couples counseling, relationship counseling, marriage counseling, premarital counseling, re-marital counseling, and others. The fact is that couples come to counseling for many reasons. Frequent arguments Loss of emotional or sexual spark Infidelity Feeling taken for granted Not feeling “heard” or respected Pre-marital counseling Maintaining civility in divorce These

Behavior Management – Conduct Disorder Conduct disorders are behavioral problems that occur in children and adolescents. These young people have a hard time following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways. Because they are often viewed as “bad” or “delinquent,” they receive a negative reaction from others and will often behave even worse. Causes of