Blog Articles

What is Guilt Telling Us?

By Sam Hardwig - 08/10/2020

What is guilt? Guilt is defined as a common feeling of emotional distress that signals us when our actions or inactions have caused or might cause harm to another person. Guilt...

Should I talk to my 7-12 year old kids about porn?

By Hadas Ron-Zarki - 08/10/2020

Tricky question, right?! If it’s not an issue, why should I bring it up? I don’t want to plant anyideas in their head. After all, is there any real danger if...

Social Anxiety & Avoidance – Finding Center #3

By Elijah Bedrosian - 08/10/2020

Eli discusses the relationship between anxiety and avoidance, and uncovers strategies to work through them over time. ...

The Cost of Hope

By PCS - 07/10/2020

Therapy is expensive which keeps it out of reach of many.  This, in combination with the stigma many feel if they pursue therapy can result in significant barriers keeping many...

If No Trauma, Then No Excuse – Finding Center #2

By Elijah Bedrosian - 07/09/2020

When working through therapy, Eli Bedrosian suggests individuals focus on the overall experience of growing up, versus focusing solely on trauma. ...

The Relapse Roller Coaster

By Ken Wells - 06/30/2020

Every day in the life of a recovering addict embraces the roller coaster experience that addiction recovery entails. In the beginning days, there is the euphoric high that comes from...

Scapegoated

By Ken Wells - 06/29/2020

A scapegoat is blamed for the wrongdoings and mistakes of other people at no fault of their own. I grew up in a family dominated by shame. My grandfather on...

Paralyzed

By Ken Wells - 06/29/2020

Addiction can be like paralysis. How many stories do I hear where addicts swear with great resolution that they have finally hit bottom, only to fall off the wagon again....