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Exploring the Real Connections Between Trauma, Addiction and Loss

By Diane Bigler LCSW, LSCSW | April 9, 2025

Exploring the Real Connections Between Trauma and Addiction and Loss Explore the complex relationship between trauma, addiction, and loss-how they intertwine, reinforce each other, and…

Harm Reduction and Alcohol: A Practical Approach for Behavioral Health Clinicians

By Eric Patterson | MSCP, NCC, LPC | March 31, 2025

Harm Reduction and Alcohol: A Practical Approach for Behavioral Health Clinicians April is Alcohol Awareness Month, making it the perfect time for behavioral health clinicians…

The Impact of Mood Disorders on Personality

By Sara Blevins-Ranes, MA, LPC, ATR | March 17, 2025

Blog > Treatment Strategies > The Impact of Mood Disorders on Personality The Impact of Mood Disorders on Personality Understanding how mood disorders influence personality…

Understanding Body Grief: Navigating Loss and Acceptance

By Jayne Mattingly | March 7, 2025

Blog > Emerging Trends > Understanding Body Grief Understanding Body Grief: Navigating Loss and Acceptance ​Body Grief refers to the emotional response to changes in…

Self Harm Addiction in Teens: Withdrawal & Treatment Guide

By Lindsay Rutter, MA, NCC, LPC | February 26, 2025

Self Harm Addiction in Teenagers:  Understanding the Cycle, Withdrawal, and Treatment Self harm addiction in teenagers is often misunderstood as purely behavioral rather than compulsive.…

Understanding the Relationship between Anxiety and Trauma

By Sara Blevins-Ranes, MA, LPC, ATR | February 19, 2025

Blog > Treatment Strategies > Understanding the Relationship Between Anxiety and Trauma Understanding the Relationship Between Anxiety and Trauma: How Past Experiences Shape Current Symptoms…

Treat Clients With Climate Anxiety by Integrating Eco Therapy

By Lindsay Rutter, MA, NCC, LPC | February 10, 2025

Blog > Treatment Strategies > Treating Clients with Climate Anxiety Treating Clients With Climate Anxiety: Integrating Eco-Therapy Into Traditional Practice Learn how to help clients…

Expressive Therapies and Mind-Body Connection: How Creative Expression Affects Emotional and Physical Health

By Sara Blevins-Ranes, MA, LPC, ATR | January 31, 2025

Blog > Treatment Strategies > Expressive Therapies and Mind-Body Connection Expressive Therapies and Mind-Body Connection: How Creative Expression Affects Emotional and Physical Health Discover how…

Using Virtual Reality in Mental Health Treatment

By Sara Blevins-Ranes, MA, LPC, ATR | January 27, 2025

Using Virtual Reality in Mental Health Intervention and Treatment Virtual reality (VR) is no longer just for gaming or entertainment. This incredible technology is slowly…

Gaming Addiction in Adults: How It Manifests and Why It’s Often Overlooked

By Lindsay Rutter, MA, NCC, LPC | January 13, 2025

Gaming Addiction in Adults: How It Manifests and Why It’s Often Overlooked While video gaming can be a fun activity for most people, for some,…

Understanding and Addressing Depression in the Elderly

By Kaylee Kron, LMSW | January 8, 2025

Understanding and Addressing Depression in the Elderly For clinicians working with the elderly population, special attention should be paid to the unique factors experienced at…

MRT Therapy: What Is Moral Reconation Therapy & How Does It Work?

By Lindsay Rutter, MA, NCC, LPC | December 31, 2024

MRT Therapy: What Is Moral Reconation Therapy & How Does It Work? Moral reconation therapy (MRT) is a cognitive-behavioral treatment that helps clients develop higher…

Orthorexia Nervosa: Symptoms, Risk Factors, and Treatment Strategies

By Katie Bendel - LCSW | December 17, 2024

Orthorexia Nervosa: Symptoms, Risk Factors, and Treatment Strategies Orthorexia nervosa symptoms, such as an obsessive focus on eating “clean” or “healthy” foods, can significantly impact…

Effects of Cyberbullying: Mental Health Impacts on Children & Teens (2026)

By Sara Blevins-Ranes, MA, LPC, ATR | December 6, 2024

Effects of Cyberbullying: Mental Health Impacts on Children & Teens (2026) The effects of cyberbullying on children and adolescents extend far beyond online interactions, with…

Chronic Illness and Mental Health — A Guide for Clinicians

By Kaylee Kron, LMSW | November 27, 2024

The Impact of Chronic Illness on Mental Health – A Guide for Clinicians The onset and formal diagnosis of a chronic illness undoubtedly brings about…