by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Feb 23, 2016 | Therapeutic Word of the Day
“We often lack insight into ourselves and our problems as we are afraid of what we will find. Responsibility is feared.” Most of the problems we have we do to ourselves. Addiction is a good example of this. Someone who is addicted is an addict for a...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Feb 22, 2016 | Therapeutic Word of the Day
“For Extroverts, energy is gained from being around people. For Introverts, energy is gained from being away from people.” Extraverts and Introverts are the opposite heads of the same coin. Both need energy to function and be proficient. Extroverts like to...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Feb 19, 2016 | Therapeutic Word of the Day
“Fear is often a lack of knowledge. We fear what we do not know. This includes the future, and at times, ourselves.” While it may sound strange, many people sabotage themselves out of fear. Most people fear the unknown and assume it to be negative. As a...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Jan 11, 2016 | Therapeutic Word of the Day
“Sleep is one of the most important habits you have. Your mental and physical health depends on it.” Sleep is extremely important to your overall health. We have all experienced times when it was difficult to sleep. Many people do not get enough sleep in...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Jan 10, 2016 | Therapeutic Word of the Day
“Music has been shown to help with depression and can be a useful coping skill.” Music is a powerful coping skill that has been shown to help many with depression, anxiety, and other conditions. Music has the power to change our mood and focus on other...
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