"Sobriety is not the opposite of addiction. It is living a loving and connected life. And sobriety is a natural byproduct of living and loving and connected life” -Johann Hari Substance Abuse and Behavior- The behavior is likely to continue because of the role the substance plays in creating feelings of euphoria, calming the body, eliminating pain, and others. This creates reinforcement for the drug use to continue. Even when negative consequences occur because of the drug use, the person still values the benefit of the use more than the risk of the consequence. CLICK the Substance Abuse link above for more information.
Anger is a natural response to perceived threats. It causes your body to release adrenaline, your muscles to tighten, and your heart rate and blood pressure to increase. Your senses might feel more acute and your face and hands flushed. However, anger becomes a problem only when you don't manage it in a healthy way. CLICK the Anger Management link above for more information.
Domestic violence includes behaviors that physically harm, arouse fear, prevent a partner from doing what they wish or force them to behave in ways they do not want. It includes the use of physical and sexual violence, threats and intimidation, emotional abuse and economic deprivation. Domestic violence occurs over all races, sexual orientations, ages, religion, or socioeconomic status. CLICK the Domestic Violence link above for more information.
Grief will one day impact all of us. But where do we go? What do we do? If you're looking for help with a recent loss in Athens of a loved one, or you're feeling a sense of loss, we are here for you; to offer counseling and support. CLICK the Grief Counseling link above for more information.
Brainspotting is a powerful, focused treatment method that works by identifying, processing and releasing core neurophysiological sources of emotional/body pain, trauma, dissociation and a variety of other challenging symptoms. CLICK the Brainspotting link above for more information.
Trauma changes how a person regulates their thoughts and feelings, and their ability to care for themselves emotionally and psychologically. If you are looking for help with a traumatic event and want to begin your journey towards the healing process. Let us help. CLICK the Trauma Counseling link above for more information.