by Nathan Driskell | Mar 26, 2013 | Private Practice
Regardless of how you feel about the upcoming DSM-V, it is being released on May 22, 2013. When the DSM-V is released, it will be considered best practices to follow its guidelines for diagnosis. This means if you are a professional in private practice, you will need...
by Nathan Driskell | Mar 25, 2013 | Book Reviews
Imagine this scenario: You have a daughter who is addicted to hard drugs. You have known of the problem for some time and have had many talks with her, but to no avail. The problem is getting worse, as she is getting high almost daily. She is stealing from you to pay...
by Nathan Driskell | Feb 22, 2013 | Book Reviews, Depression
Depression is a medical condition millions of people suffer from every year. Many, when depressed, are told by their family and friends to “snap out of it” or to “buckle up and be stronger.” However, this often leads to the condition worsening....
by Nathan Driskell | Oct 26, 2011 | Book Reviews
No matter who you are, a businessman, therapist, or school teacher, in time will find your life impacted my those who would try to manipulate you. Some people use manipulation in rare instances to gain temporarily advantage. However, others will often manipulate,...
by Nathan Driskell | Jul 1, 2010 | Treatments
Chances are if you are a mental health professional you have had an emergency situation with a client. You may have had a suicidal client or a client intent on hurting them self or others. You have experienced a situation where something traumatic occurred, and you...
