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Rising above the darkness during recovery
At times, Talk Therapy Psychology Center hosts articles and important announcements from our partners and clients. Here is a meaningful post from one of our regular contributors, Joe Cervantes: “Addiction and recovery often come with some dark times. Maybe you’re depressed and using drugs or alcohol to self-medicate. Or maybe you’ve stopped drinking or using … Continue reading Rising above the darkness during recovery
Depression: What Psychologists Say
Recently, Dr. Seda Gragossian, Clinical Director at the Talk Therapy Psychology Center, was interviewed on the topic of depression. In that article, she spoke about various elements of depression and highlighted the importance of exercising self-care. At Talk Therapy, we believe that establishing self-care habits is a very important part of a comprehensive response to … Continue reading Depression: What Psychologists Say
Resentment
What is resentment? It is a feeling we get when we believe someone has wronged us, has taken something from us without our permission, has said hurtful things, has made decisions that have negatively impacted us, or has somehow failed our expectations. The feeling generally develops over time after repeatedly being exposed to the situation. … Continue reading Resentment
Bouncing back from a relapse
Waking up after a night of binging on alcohol or using drugs is no fun after you have committed to live clean and sober. You are in pain emotionally, mentally, and physically. The guilt, shame, and disappointment feels overpowering. Your family members are devastated and probably angry. You find out that you have done things … Continue reading Bouncing back from a relapse
In Pursuit of Happiness
Happiness is a term that is used frequently, but what is happiness? How would you describe happiness to someone who does not know what the word means? It really is a difficult term to define. Assuming we know what it means, how do we achieve it? What do we do to retain it? Does it … Continue reading In Pursuit of Happiness
3 Reasons Why You Should Never Use Alcohol as a Pain Killer
At times, Talk Therapy Psychology Center hosts articles and important announcements from our partners and clients. Here is a meaningful post from one of our regular contributors, Joe Cervantes: “People drink alcohol for many reasons. But as a society, we have been using it as a pain killer for hundreds of years. Alcohol is often … Continue reading 3 Reasons Why You Should Never Use Alcohol as a Pain Killer