Chemical Dependence occurs when an individual persists in the use of drugs or alcohol despite the problems related to their excessive usage. Signs of Chemical Dependence can include an increased tolerance or need for the substance to take effect, withdrawal symptoms when the substance is not taken or taken in a lesser dose, and a disregard for the physical, psychological, familial or social degradation the individual may experience.
While Hypnosis was much debated throughout psychology’s history, it is now largely accepted today as a powerful treatment that can help patients with an array of problems. Often used in conjunction wi...
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A form of in-depth talk therapy, Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy works to bring forth the unconscious content of a patient’s psyche in order to alleviate psychic tension. In bringing buried thoughts or f...
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Meditation is a practice in mindfulness. While many think that it is the practice of “turning off one’s thoughts,” this actually isn’t true. Meditation is instead about learning to observe one’s thoug...
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In layman’s terms, assertiveness training is a kind of behavioral therapy that teaches patients how to stand up for themselves. The goal is to teach the individual how to appropriately voice their nee...
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This is a type of psychotherapy in which patterns of negative thoughts about oneself or the world are challenged in order to assuage unwanted behavioral patterns. The end goal is simply to improve men...
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