Recovering From The Holidays
Family, Friends, the Holidays—and Me. Many of us know the popular holiday phrase sung by Andy Williams: “It’s the most wonderful time of the year.” For many people, the holidays are a sacred, special time to spend with family and friends who are dear to us. It marks an [...]
Sober Support for the Holidays
May Your Heart Be Light. Christmas and Hanukkah mark the time of year for family togetherness, celebration, and indulging in festive meals. Despite cultural differences surrounding drinking and the holiday season, those who experience addiction will aim to steer clear of substances altogether. The holiday season can lead to [...]
ADHD Tips for Parents
Find the Positives! What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)? It consists of three main components: inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Although these characteristics are common for children in general, those with ADHD include these experiences: the 3 components mentioned happen more frequently than expected for a child’s age Inattention, [...]
Thanksgiving Tips for Eating Disorders
Holiday Support. The Holidays mark a season of tradition, family gatherings, and meals. For someone experiencing an Eating Disorder, this can become an uncomfortable time of year. Thanksgiving poses multiple triggers for anxiety, struggles with food, and stressful family dynamics. Eating Recovery takes hard work, self-compassion, and support from [...]
Kristen Dickens: Therapist in Savannah
Therapist Spotlight: Kristen Dickens, PhD, LPC, ACS, NCC Kristen Dickens offers therapy for individuals, families, and couples for adolescents and adults (ages 15+). She has focused her career on helping others find ways to empower themselves. She has extensive training in Marriage and Family Therapy as well as Eating [...]
Bonding Tips For Couples
It Takes Two. Couples experience challenges throughout the natural course of the relationship. The times when each person feels mutually in love are the most important phases! These are the “good times” that carry us through the “bad times.” Not everyone feels completely in love constantly over the span [...]