How to Manage Trauma Triggers During the HolidaysPTSD & TraumaBy Promises AustinNovember 23, 2016The holidays can be a difficult time for people who struggle with the impact of childhood traumatic experiences and PTSD. Trauma therapist Laurie Kahn, MA, MFA, LCPC, is the founder and director of Womencare Counseling Center, co-creator of the Trauma Consultation Program, and author of the forthcoming Baffled By Love: Stories of the Lasting Impact… Details
Eat, Drink and Be Wary: Tips for Surviving the Holidays Without Family DramaFamily ResourcesBy Promises AustinNovember 22, 2016The holiday season is a time to reunite with those we care about. But togetherness doesn’t necessarily translate into those heartwarming scenes we’re taught to expect by songs, movies and advertisers. Instead, we may end up stressed, frustrated and resentful as old patterns repeat themselves, priorities clash and memories resurface. That family baggage you’ve accumulated… Details
Is Career Stress Killing You? Tips for Reclaiming Your LifePersonal ResourcesBy Promises AustinNovember 10, 2016By Matthew Goldenberg, D.O. Are you feeling stressed on the job? Here is some reassuring news: Stress is not all bad. In fact, research indicates that occasional episodes of stress can actually act as a performance enhancer, boosting focus and alertness. However, if stress levels get too high or become chronic, the result can be… Details
Consequences of WorkaholismMental HealthBy Promises AustinOctober 28, 2016A work addiction might begin innocently enough: perhaps you stay late at work a few nights a week to finish up a project with a looming deadline. Working under pressure and getting things accomplished gives you an elated, euphoric feeling, and when the next important project rolls around, you jump at the chance to take… Details
5 Ways to Screw Up an InterventionDrug Addiction InfoBy Promises AustinOctober 6, 2016By Dr. Greg Skipper, MD When a doctor or other professional shows signs of a problem with drugs or alcohol, an intervention is the next step. I’ve led many of these addiction interventions, sometimes speaking to the struggling professional one-on-one and sometimes joined by family members and others who can lend their influence and encouragement.… Details
What Role Does Family Play in Drug Relapse?Relapse PreventionBy Promises AustinOctober 6, 2016When people leave a drug rehab center, they’re prepared to face dozens of well-known relapse triggers — old drug-abusing friends, stress, anger, boredom, and poor nutrition and sleep, to name a few. What they may not be on the lookout for is their relationship with their family. Yet many addiction specialists agree that family dynamics… Details
Bottle to Throttle: What Happens to Drunk Airline Pilots?Addiction - ProfessionalsBy Promises AustinSeptember 26, 2016By Greg Skipper, MD A friend of mine went to play golf in Scotland, and while there he went to a pub to get a sandwich. The pub owner asked why he was in Scotland. My friend responded, “To play golf.” The owner retorted, “Laddie, you are in the right place.” The bartender then offered… Details
How Love Addiction Can Lead to InfidelitySex AddictionBy Promises AustinSeptember 20, 2016 Love addiction is a complicated thing. It can take a lot of different forms and can cause someone to behave in a variety of damaging ways. It may seem counterintuitive that someone addicted to love would cheat on a partner, but it happens more than you might think. Love addiction and cheating too often go… Details
Defusing Dysfunctional Relationships Using the Karpman Drama TrianglePersonal ResourcesBy Promises AustinSeptember 20, 2016Addiction and dysfunctional relationships provide a dizzying array of interactions that are sometimes daunting to comprehend, let alone resolve. Each person’s role in the affiliation shifts and changes depending on their habitual means of viewing the world, as well as their entrenched communication styles. Based in part on family-of-origin patterns, in addition to learned behaviors,… Details
How to Break Your Love AddictionSex AddictionBy Promises AustinSeptember 14, 2016Being addicted to love sounds pleasant enough, but it can have seriously negative consequences. Love addiction prevents you from finding real love, establishing healthy relationships and enjoying your life to the fullest. Understanding love addiction and taking concrete steps to change the way you interact in relationships will help you move forward. You may even… Details
