Family therapy, also known as family counseling, is a branch of psychology that works with families to nurture positive change and development.
https://drsmiththerapy.com/specialties/Can therapy cure terror? It came in many forms. Therapy during COVID-19 has become part of life for many, many people. It came in many forms. A fear of death, a lack of protective equipment, unemployment by angry employers, unmanageable teens, and divorce. Then, it was a constant battle among news anchors, family members, kids, …
The love of money is a cancerous idol. It’s probably a deadly sin. Marriages can die from the love of money. Like any idol, it’s addictive and takes over conversations with friends and families. Songs are written about it. Money by itself isn’t so bad. It’s simply a means to an end. But how much …
The Best and Worst of What We Accomplish. Why is so important to be the best or the worst? Well, let’s examine both options. First, the Best. How about being the top of Mt. Everest , getting an Olympic Gold Medal, or just being the best at anything? ” Or why is so bad to be the …
2020 begun the legacy of pandemic blues. Clinical depression were the code words for the entire year. Hundreds of businesses and schools were closed or went virtual. Politicians vacillated between paralysis and issuing orders that closed school doors and emptied churches. Students were socially distanced and isolated. Amidst the differing pronouncements from public health officials …
Self-image is created in Hollywood. Mirrors are scary things because what you see is not what you get. There is no honesty in them. Here are five reasons why you can’t trust them. Mirrors are in every bathroom. There are usually bright lights in them so you can see yourself. It also means that you …
ALCOHOLISM IS CONTAGIOUS Alcoholism contagion in families is an old pandemic. There are many problems as there are bottles of beer in the world. It seems like each generation passes on its alcoholic problems. How many family members, friends, jobs, education, and DUIs differ but the pain is still the same. It wrecks lives: people die; …
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Alcohol is drunk by one person. The effects of it affect just about every friend, relative, employer, and teacher. That’s why they call it an “alcoholic family.” So, do you think that alcoholism runs in families? Whether you know it or not? Choose a couple of your friends and chances are that someone misuses alcohol. …
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Humor in therapy Find humor in your sadness today throughout the day! I once told my students that I feel like my lectures are a stand-up comedy routine. Sometimes, I even succeed. I once read that all comedians have underlying depression. I think that there is a lot of wisdom in that observation. Here’s my …
I bet that you didn’t know that therapists have to be zen-masters? I’m not a real fan of Star Wars, but I think that there was some sort of weird looking small guy that had some great lines. Weird looking or not, the movie did get it right sometimes. I once stated that “niceness is …
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Creating Wellness Create wellness by focusing on the mind-body-soul. Seems simple enough. You’ve got to pay equal attention to the cognitive, physical, and spiritual parts of your life. Does that mean that you should divvy the parts into thirds? So, I started an internet search on how to create wellness by focusing on the mind-body-soul …
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