Revisiting Treatment Without Walls: A Revolutionary Approach to Complex...
In the evolving landscape of mental health treatment, certain innovative approaches deserve a fresh examination. Treatment Without Walls (TWW) stands as one of these revolutionary frameworks that...
View ArticleWalking on Eggshells: Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder
You never know who you’ll encounter from one moment to the next. One minute, your loved one is warm, engaging, and affectionate—the next, they’re engulfed in rage, despair, or coldness that leaves you...
View ArticleBeyond Loss: Insights from a Lifetime of Working with Widows
As someone who has walked the path of widowhood myself and interviewed countless women on their journeys through grief, I’ve gained unique insights into this life-altering transition. This September,...
View ArticleWhen Someone You Love Has an Alcohol Problem: Insights for Families from...
In my decades of work with families affected by substance use disorders, I’ve witnessed firsthand the profound impact that a loved one’s alcohol problem can have on the entire family system. As a...
View ArticleThe Hidden Struggle of XANAX: Navigating Benzodiazepine Withdrawal
In my years as an addiction specialist, I’ve witnessed countless patients battle substance dependencies. Yet few journeys are as misunderstood and treacherous as withdrawing from benzodiazepines like...
View ArticleMy Journey as a Clinician: Inspiring Recovery Stories from Addiction and...
Throughout my career as a clinician specializing in addiction and mental health recovery, I’ve witnessed firsthand how alcohol addiction doesn’t discriminate. It affects people from all walks of...
View ArticleThe Enduring Impact: How Childhood Trauma Shapes Adult Lives
When I was seven years old, playing hopscotch on my third-grade playground, anxiety first introduced itself to me. My long black hair flopped in the wind as I tried to pretend I was invisible, equipped...
View ArticleA Love Letter to a Weekend of Wellness
“Reflections on Aging From The Sunset Marquis” at The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe & The Grand Del Mar This past weekend was truly extraordinary and rejuvenating, filled with inspiring moments at two...
View ArticleUnmasking Generalized Anxiety Disorder: 7 Real-Life Manifestations &...
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is a common mental health condition characterized by persistent, excessive worry about various aspects of life. Unlike normal anxiety that comes and goes, GAD...
View ArticleStock Market Anxiety: When Financial Volatility Becomes Personal
Market fluctuations have sent many investors on an emotional rollercoaster. The constant ups and downs trigger a specific type of stress response that differs significantly from generalized anxiety...
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