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Emerging Technology- Harnessing the Power of Innovation for Mental Health
Some thoughts and research findings compiled by Elaine Krussow, MSW . Woman standing in the middle of blue lines across the floor...
Elaine Krussow, MSW
1 hour ago4 min read


Mental Health Check: How to Spot Risk Factors and Warning Signs
Amidst the rush of season changes, it’s worth taking time to evaluate your emotional wellbeing.
Elaine Krussow, MSW
May 273 min read


Access to Help: The Power of 988
988 is a mental health crisis text line available 24/7 365 days a year.
Elaine Krussow, MSW
Jul 17, 20243 min read


Nature-Based Therapy & Adolescents
An article compiled by Elisha Swoverland MA. With fast technological advancements, it’s safe to say that there is a high correlation...
Elisha Swoverland, MA
Jul 5, 20243 min read


Losing Autonomy
Some thoughts from Andy Partington’s “Hope In Addiction” compiled by David Vraza MA LPCC . The popular culture uses the word addiction...
David Vraza, MA LPCC
Mar 25, 20241 min read


Lack of Satisfying Relationships is Good Soil for Problematic Sexual Behaviors
Some thoughts from Andy Partington’s “Hope In Addiction” compiled by David Vraza MA LPCC . People stuck in sexually compulsive...
David Vraza, MA LPCC
Feb 26, 20241 min read


Co-dependency
Some thoughts from Gerald May’s “Addiction & Grace” compiled by David Vraza MA LPCC . I’m continuing to explore May’s thesis that...
David Vraza, MA LPCC
Jan 26, 20241 min read


Alternatives to Quitting — A Cycle of Brief Success and Relapse
Some thoughts from Gerald May’s “Addiction & Grace” compiled by David Vraza MA LPCC . I’m continuing to explore May’s thesis that...
David Vraza, MA LPCC
Jan 19, 20241 min read


Alternatives to Quitting — Giving Up
Some thoughts from Gerald May’s “Addiction & Grace” compiled by David Vraza MA LPCC . I’m continuing to explore May’s thesis that...
David Vraza, MA LPCC
Jan 12, 20241 min read


Alternatives to Quitting — Delaying Tactics
Some thoughts from Gerald May’s “Addiction & Grace” compiled by David Vraza MA LPCC . I’m spending a couple of weeks examining May’s...
David Vraza, MA LPCC
Jan 5, 20241 min read


Alternatives to Quitting — Rationalization
Some thoughts from Gerald May’s “Addiction & Grace” compiled by David Vraza MA LPCC . Last week I shared some of May’s thoughts on denial...
David Vraza, MA LPCC
Dec 29, 20231 min read


Self-Deception
Some thoughts from Gerald May’s “Addiction & Grace” compiled by David Vraza MA LPCC . Self-deception lies at the heart of addiction....
David Vraza, MA LPCC
Dec 22, 20231 min read


5 Markers of Addiction
Some thoughts from Gerald May’s “Addiction & Grace” compiled by David Vraza MA LPCC . May defines addiction as any compulsive, habitual...
David Vraza, MA LPCC
Dec 15, 20231 min read


A Family Exercise
A family exercise compiled by Cynthia Gill MA, LMFT. This is one tool to build relationships, appreciation, and provide support for each...
Cynthia Gill MA, LMFT
Dec 8, 20232 min read


Tips for How to Defeat Depression
Thoughts compiled by Cynthia Gill MA, LMFT. Depression is rampant in our society, and here are some ways to overcome it. 1. Let yourself...
Cynthia Gill MA, LMFT
Dec 1, 20234 min read


Tips for Self-Care
Thoughts compiled by Cynthia Gill MA, LMFT. There is a cost to caring for and reaching out to troubled people! However, we need to be...
Cynthia Gill MA, LMFT
Nov 24, 20233 min read


Self-care or Self-indulgence?
Thoughts compiled by Cynthia Gill MA, LMFT. Recently it came to my attention that some people confuse self-care with self-indulgence....
Cynthia Gill MA, LMFT
Nov 17, 20235 min read


Fasting: Little Used, Incredibly Powerful
Thoughts compiled by Cynthia Gill MA, LMFT. It's the best kept secret of the American church. Perhaps the church world-wide, but I think...
Cynthia Gill MA, LMFT
Nov 10, 20235 min read


Tricks to Happiness
Thoughts compiled by Cynthia Gill MA, LMFT. Clients come in and most of them say, "I just want to be happy!" Here are four tips to...
Cynthia Gill MA, LMFT
Nov 3, 20232 min read


Reflections in a Foggy Mirror
Thoughts compiled by Cynthia Gill MA, LMFT. Gone are the days of sitting by the lake fishing, and just thinking. Far in the past memories...
Cynthia Gill MA, LMFT
Oct 27, 20232 min read
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