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Marital Counseling Can Save You From Divorce

Sometimes couples come to the conclusion that they will be happier living apart than they are together. I thought that too, until my husband and I entered marriage counseling. My name is Stephanie, and marriage counseling saved my relationship. I did not believe it could work, but it did, and I hope I can convince others to give it a try before giving up on their marriages. I plan to outline the advantages of getting marital counseling before pursuing divorce. It is a small step you can take that may change your emotional state for the rest of you life.

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Understanding The Four Main Types Of ADHD Counseling

Posted on September 29, 2020

If your child has been diagnosed with ADHD, their doctor may suggest a combination of medication and behavioral therapy to help manage their ADHD and support them in social and academic environments. Generally, four types of counseling are recommended for children with ADHD. Understanding them better can help you and your child's therapist create a plan for your family.  Behavioral parent training (BPT)​  Parent training can give you the skills and confidence you need to create a structured environment at home that will support your child's development. [Read More]

Dealing With A Heroin Addiction? 4 Reasons To Choose Suboxone Treatment Instead Of Methadone

Posted on July 16, 2020

If you're struggling with a heroin addiction, you may think you only have one treatment option. That was true in the past. Several years ago, methadone was the only treatment available for heroin addiction. Now, there's another medication available for heroin addiction treatment. That medication is called suboxone. Suboxone is a highly effective way to overcome your addiction. There are several benefits to choosing suboxone instead of methadone for your recovery program. [Read More]

Open Adoption Services And The Benefits To The Child

Posted on March 18, 2020

Being an adopted child can leave the young person with many unanswered questions. Open adoption services try to bridge the distance between adoptive families and biological families in ways that make sense for the child. The adoptive and birth parents go into an open adoption agreement with parameters set in place by both sets of parents, and it is a legally binding contract designed with the child's best interests in mind. [Read More]

Change Your Mindset During The Recovery Phase

Posted on January 10, 2020

A physical dependence on alcohol is just one aspect of an alcohol addiction. Your chemical makeup and thought process can have a huge bearing on why you turn to alcohol as a means of comfort. If you grew up with parents who had drinking problems and if your withdrawn behavior and difficulty opening up has influenced the decisions that you make, it can be impossible to break the cycle of abuse. [Read More]