by Debbie Bensching | Feb 1, 2013 | Relationships
Family therapy centers on the importance of our relationships as a crucial part of an individual’s psychological health. It takes into account the individuals, the environments, and the relational dynamics to nurture change, development and emotional well-being....
by Debbie Bensching | Feb 1, 2013 | Relationships
The foundation of any lasting relationship is openness and honesty, which supports and sustains trust and mutual respect. Most couples who are considering getting professional relationship counseling have lost these in some form. The loss of trust and respect impacts...
by Debbie Bensching | Feb 1, 2013 | Specialties
Grief and Loss Grieving is simply our reaction to the loss of someone or something to which we have a significant attachment. Most people think of grief and loss in relation to losing a loved one. Few think of grief in relation to events, situations, or objects, even...
by Debbie Bensching | Feb 1, 2013 | Specialties
Addictions Addiction is the continued use of a mood-altering substance or behavior that a user is unable to stop despite adverse dependency consequences and impairments. It refers to a broad range of problem behaviors and is often referred to without distinguishing...
by Debbie Bensching | Feb 1, 2013 | Specialties
Trauma A traumatic experience can be one of the key factors in the development of psychological distress and psychiatric problems. In the purest sense, trauma involves exposure to a life-threatening experience. Traumatic experience can be of a psychological and/or...