Life is full of challenges, and families are not immune to struggles. Whether it’s dealing with financial hardships, the loss of a loved one, illness, or personal setbacks, these experiences can take a toll on the collective happiness of a family. However, rediscovering joy is …
Change is a constant in life, and for families, it can come in many forms—moving to a new city, navigating a divorce, experiencing loss, or adjusting to a new family dynamic. While these changes can be challenging, they also present opportunities for growth, resilience, and …
In today’s fast-paced world, families often find themselves caught in a whirlwind of responsibilities, challenges, and transitions. Whether it’s navigating a career change, coping with financial difficulties, or adjusting to the arrival of a new family member, these experiences can strain relationships and dampen the …
One of the challenging things to do is become sober after a protracted period of addiction. Not everyone has the resilience to remain in addiction treatment for a long time because they would have to unlearn many things, adopt new habits and fight off withdrawal …
Behavioral addiction is when an individual is addicted to a particular behavior, and the negative effects that come with it are similar to any type of addiction. When behavioral addiction is in play, the reward center of the brain is stimulated, thereby making the individual …
Addictions are anything that becomes the sole focus of people’s daily lives to the point that they neglect others and their responsibilities. Regardless of the item, behavior, activity, or substance, it provides a sense of reward or pleasure to a person. A person who is …
Triggers are psychological stimuli that prompt recall of a previous traumatic experience that might not necessarily be frightening or traumatic. Triggers could range from financial problems to pressure from family to the feeling of loneliness to the anniversary date of a loved one’s death to …
Some studies refer to addiction as a family disease and they are not far from the truth. Even though addiction largely affects the individual, it also affects the family in various aspects. Someone who is addicted would be a burden to the family financially, mentally …
Addiction counselors are professionals skilled in providing help to people all through the recovery period. Addiction counselors are aware of the difficulty that people face before they reach out for help. This is why they are very caring and understanding. All addiction counselors are committed …
Anyone who suffers from any form of addiction, knows how powerful it could be. A good number of times, someone who is addicted think they have the capacity to manage it on their own, when the actual case is, addiction is managing them. There are …