Cutting: Why People Self-Harm

This is an uncomfortable topic for most folks, but it is very important not to shy away from it whether you struggle with cutting or self-harm yourself, or if know someone who does.  There is a lot of stigma surrounding this topic, many myths, and the subject matter...

Addictions

If you have a brain, then you have the required tool to become addicted. Addicted people are not physically different from non-addicted people. Distorted thoughts cause misleading logic; two of the confounding attributes of the addicted brain. It is the contradiction...

Insight

What is insight? Have you ever had an epiphany? Insight is all about being able to analyze and understand how you think, how you behave, and how you influence the world around you…without judgment reactivity or shame. It’s necessary to be able to have...
You Are Addicted to What?

You Are Addicted to What?

When people think of addictions it is usually alcohol, drugs, or sex that first pops into their minds. They often think of these addictions that have 12 step support groups and that you hear about quite a bit. People need to know though that you can be addicted to...

Pornography: The Effects

We’ve heard all the main arguments and reasons to not watch pornography: because it objectifies people, it can be addictive, it’s morally wrong, etc. As we take note of the increased usage in our culture today, however, it would appear that these are not good enough...