by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Mar 19, 2025 | Addiction
Anger and addiction often feed each other in a destructive loop — anger drives substance use, and substances fuel more anger. Breaking that cycle means treating both at once. Anger is a natural and healthy emotion when expressed appropriately. However, when it becomes...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Mar 18, 2025 | Treatments
Telling kids they can be anything sounds kind — but it sets them up for crushing disappointment. Children need honesty about their limits, room to fail, and goals grounded in reality. Original Publication Date: April 17, 2017 All good parents want the best for their...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Mar 17, 2025 | Managing Stress
When stress, panic, or dissociation pulls you out of the moment, grounding brings you back — here are the three main types and how to use each to regain control. Original Publication Date: February 28, 2023. Life can be overwhelming, and moments of intense stress,...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Mar 17, 2025 | Autism
For people on the autism spectrum, anger is often less about temper and more about sensory overload, communication breakdowns, and unmet needs — and that understanding is the key to managing it. Anger is a natural and human emotion, but it can significantly impact...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Mar 13, 2025 | Gaming Addiction, Internet Addiction
Gaming, scrolling, and other digital habits don’t just waste time — research shows they can physically reshape the brain’s reward and self-control systems, much like drugs do. Original Publication Date: June 26, 2023 In today’s digital age,...
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