Archive:  2014

Recovering addicts are doing all they can to avoid spiraling into destructive behaviours and causing further damage and pain for their family. It’s a difficult line to walk, especially if the recovering addict knows that their family

Choosing to remain sober during festivities can be difficult when you are surrounded by partygoers who are enjoying alcohol. Whatever your reason for avoiding the temptation of alcohol at parties, know that it is something that can be achieved

No one ever expects to be the victim of a crime, and this element of surprise is one of the reasons that crimes can cause psychological damage to both the victim and their immediate family members. Anyone who experiences a crime,

If you think marriage counselling is just for couples with problems, you’re not alone, but you’re also missing out on a great resource. No couple is perfect and small problems often morph into bigger problems over time

Has gambling become a way of making decisions and getting through your day? Do you find yourself making arbitrary bets with yourself based on random happenings around you? “If the radio plays one of my favourite songs in the next 15 min

Family therapy is often thought of as something you start doing when something goes wrong. But you don’t necessarily have to wait for the sign of a problem to benefit from working with a family therapist. In fact, a lot of families work

All marriages have their difficulties, but nothing can harm a relationship quite as addiction can. Addiction is about so much more than substance abuse. It changes the dynamic of the relationship.

If you think you might have a drinking problem, it can’t hurt to seek help. An addiction counselor can help you identify you have a drinking problem and direct you to resources to help you stop drinking. Here are some of the most common