The truth about addictive behavior is that cognitive, rational thinking is not engaged and our animal-like amygdala has taken control. If you have spent time in recovery, you’ve heard the saying that acting out behavior is “crazy.”...
Media, news, and education have informed us that substance addictions can cause brain changes. This phenomena is widely studied and accepted, but people typically associate these brain changes with alcoholism and physical dependency. Sex addiction is just as powerful....
Adults may experience their own resistance towards bringing up the topic of sexting with their teens because it can be uncomfortable to discuss. Some tips for bringing up this topic with your teens can be useful. One tip is to preface the conversation with something...
When asked about sexting, a teen might say something like, “It’s not a big deal, everyone does it.” This kind of response is most likely intended to deter a tough conversation, but sexting is an important issue to address. Is sexting a big deal or...
Being married means that you have a partner for everything in life. However, with all the stress of everyday life, it can be easy to feel rushed or too pressured to properly invest time and energy in your marital relationship. Communication problems are one of the...
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