by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Mar 12, 2025 | Gaming Addiction
Minecraft’s open-ended creativity is exactly what makes it so hard to put down — and for some players, especially kids, that pull can quietly tip from healthy fun into compulsive use. Original Publication Date: August 3, 2023 Since its inception in 2011,...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Mar 12, 2025 | Bible Scripture, Internet Addiction
Whether the struggle is a sinful desire or a digital habit you can’t put down, Scripture offers a roadmap for resisting temptation — here are six verses and how to put them to work. Temptation is a battle everyone faces, whether it’s sinful desires, harmful...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Mar 11, 2025 | Mental Health
Hardship is real — but when “I’m a victim” hardens into a fixed identity, it quietly drains your power to change. Here’s how to recognize the pattern and reclaim a sense of agency. Original Publication Date: August 8, 2023 In today’s...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Mar 11, 2025 | Autism
Autism shows up differently in everyone, but five core signs tend to recur — from social and sensory challenges to executive-function struggles. Knowing them is the first step toward the right support. Original Publication Date: August 15, 2023 Autism Spectrum...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Mar 10, 2025 | Autism
For autistic children, refusing new foods isn’t just picky eating — it’s a sensory and anxiety-driven response, and the right low-pressure strategies can gently widen what they’re willing to eat. Original Publication Date: August 21, 2023 Introducing...
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