by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Jul 30, 2014 | Depression
Self-harm can be almost impossible to make sense of from the outside — but for many who cut, it’s a desperate way to cope with overwhelming emotional pain, not a sign of being “crazy” or suicidal. The concept of cutting is often a difficult one to...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Jan 13, 2014 | Depression
Depression is one of the most misunderstood conditions there is — not weakness, not a character flaw, but a real medical illness that can affect anyone, and one that can be treated. There are few conditions misunderstood more than Depression. Most of the public has no...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Jun 8, 2013 | Autism, Book Reviews
Most Asperger’s books assume clinical training — this one doesn’t. A practical, parent-friendly guide to understanding your child and building a home and classroom where they can thrive. In the mental health realm, it is sometimes difficult to find guides...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Mar 25, 2013 | Book Reviews
Families spend tens of thousands on rehab that often works only a third of the time. This book exposes how American addiction treatment really works — and the cheaper alternatives that often do better. Imagine this scenario: You have a daughter who is addicted to hard...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Feb 22, 2013 | Book Reviews, Depression
Depression doesn’t strike the weak — it often hits the strongest, most responsible people who push past their limits for everyone else. This book reframes the illness and maps the way out. Depression is a medical condition that millions of people suffer from...
