When you or a loved one begins to look at treatment options for drug addiction, you are likely to hear a lot about interventions and…
Personality disorders are characterized by enduring patterns of behavior, cognition, and inner experience that deviate markedly from the expectations of the individual’s culture. They are…
It can be challenging to witness a family member experiencing signs of chronic anxiety. It’s not easy to see someone you care about grappling with…
No one should have to navigate the complexity of bipolar disorder alone. With its dramatic mood swings, periods of high energy, and bouts of depression,…
Anxiety disorders are the most prevalent mental health condition in the U.S., affecting up to 18.1% of the population annually. The chances that you know…
When your loved one is showing symptoms of addiction and is struggling through life, your first instinct is to help them. You want them to…
“The natural state of motherhood is unselfishness.” – Jessica Lange Sadly, not all mothers are able or willing to maintain such a natural state. If…
Addiction affects the whole family: members who aren’t “addicts” typically take on other unhealthy roles, such as “hero” (trying to make everything better by being…
Every family has individuals who play certain roles, making up the family system. In an addicted family system, there may be one who jokes a…
Addiction is a family disease. When it affects any one member, it also affects the other members of your family. When your loved one enters…