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- Mar, 10, 2015
- Comments Off on Does Pre-Marital Counseling Help?
- Christopher Bower
- Marriage
Does Pre-Marital Counseling Help?
Most young people are not too concerned with dating or forming a relationship. However, the underlying fears start to manifest themselves once the couple is eager to take their relationship to the next level by thinking of marriage. A permanent relationship where the couple gets to share a home, earn their keep and handle various […]
Read More- Mar, 08, 2015
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- Christopher Bower
- Disorders
Eating Disorder Counseling
Eating is the only means of refueling our body in order to stay active. However, the act of eating may sometimes be associated with deep seated fears and feelings of inadequacy. Both over eating as well as eating abnormally small amounts can be characterized as eating disorders. Bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa are two of […]
Read More- Mar, 06, 2015
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- Christopher Bower
- Addictions
Video Game Addiction
While it is easier to understand being addicted to drugs, alcohol or other substances; video game addiction is a relatively new kind of addiction altogether. It is recent and often affects kids and teenagers. The effects of this particular addiction are not to be taken lightly though, it can develop into a full blown addiction […]
Read More- Mar, 04, 2015
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- Christopher Bower
- Disorders
Counseling For Patients Suffering From Paranoid Personality Disorder
Certain individuals are instinctively distrustful of others. They often feel that the world is against them and others even close friends and family have ulterior motives and seek to harm them. However, there is often no evidence for such a feeling; it is in the mind of the affected individual. This condition is known as […]
Read More- Mar, 02, 2015
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- Christopher Bower
- Disorders
How Can Impulse Control Disorder Be Treated By Counseling
A child is known to grab whatever catches its fancy. However, an adult learns how to resist and not give in to the desire. Such conditioning is, however, absent in certain people known to suffer from impulse control disorder. Behavioral therapists and counselors can help these individuals cope with the problem by helping them to […]
Read More- Nov, 01, 2014
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- Christopher Bower
- Family Counseling, Marriage
Why “Good Cop, Bad Cop” Parenting Doesn’t Work
A lot of parents establish a “good cop, bad cop” relationship when it comes to disciplining their children. The mother may act as the strict rule-enforcer while the father acts as the laid-back advocate for the child. This seems like a sound setup in theory, but it can actually lead to a number of problems […]
Read More- Oct, 25, 2014
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- Christopher Bower
- Marriage
Is My Marriage Worth Saving?
Marriage is tough, no matter how solid of a couple you may be. People who have been together for 50 years find themselves in divorce court because they just can’t get past their differences. If you are debating whether or not to get a divorce, one big question might be on your mind: “Is my […]
Read More- Oct, 23, 2014
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- Christopher Bower
- Treatment
Creative Ways To Get A Stubborn Friend Into Therapy
Do you have a friend that needs therapy but doesn’t want to take the time to see a counselor? Perhaps this person has encountered a problem in the past that he cannot get over on his own. It’s often the strongest people in our lives that need the most help, but they can’t bring themselves […]
Read More- Oct, 20, 2014
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- Christopher Bower
- Addictions
Is Smartphone Addiction Causing You Stress At Work?
Smartphone addiction is a growing problem in the United States, and it is one that most people just aren’t acknowledging yet. Most scholars define smartphone addicts as those who check their phones more than 60 times a day, but even a small smartphone obsession could have negative ramifications in your life. Whether you are slightly […]
Read More- Oct, 17, 2014
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- Christopher Bower
- Family Counseling
How To Minimize Family Fighting Around The Holidays
The holiday season is right around the corner, which means that you will soon be enjoying special moments with your family. If you have a large, opinionated family though, that bonding time could soon turn into fighting time. Stress is never ideal around the holidays, even if it is something you’re used to. The tips […]
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