Blog Articles
Additional resources written by our PCS therapists.
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Arizona Town Hall: Intersections of Race and Religion
Click here for information and registration for the November 1, 2016 Arizona Town Hall event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/arizona-townhall-intersections-of-race-religion-tickets-28378165858 -
Meet Dr. Shelly Reed on October 29, 2016
Meet Dr. Shelly Reed on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at Valley Presbyterian Church for a free workshop. Valley Presbyterian Church 6947 E. McDonald Drive Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 Click here to view the information shelly-reed-workshop-october-29-2016-1 -
Elizabeth Smart Speaks For The First Time About Pornography’s Role In Her Abduction (VIDEO)
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The Percentage of 12 Year-olds who admit being addicted to porn will shock you
It’s no secret that our generation is the first to be dealing with the ability to access the most hardcore porn imaginable on a device that fits into our pockets with the click of a button. Pornography is available 24/7, 365 by any man, woman, or child of any age… -
Unconditional Love
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Telling your boss about your addiction
How do you tell your boss you are addicted to alcohol, drugs, or something just as serious and as personal? This clip will provide valuable tips. Consult with your therapist about the disclosure process to your boss. http://www.stopfryingyourbrain.com/telling-your-boss-about-your-addiction/ -
Quebeckers mourn for victims of Nice attacks
LAURENT BASTIEN The Globe and Mail Published Thursday, Jul. 14, 2016 10:09PM EDT Last updated Friday, Jul. 15, 2016 1:41PM EDT In some corners of Montreal, home to more than 100,000 French citizens, Bastille Day is celebrated with nearly the same fervour as in the streets of Paris. Revellers typically… -
Heartfully Speaking- Tips for Heart Based Living
Contributed by Terrina Picarello, MA, LPC PCS Staff Therapist The Heart Hears More Than Just Words The lack of feeling heard can really put a strain on relationships. This is true whether it’s a couple, a parent and child, best friends, co-workers; any relationship. Have you ever had a communication… -
Exploring Polyamorous Relationships
Polyamory is defined as is the practice of, or desire for, intimate relationships involving more than two people, with the knowledge and consent of everyone involved. Click here to view the Fox 10 News Interview with Dr. Marcus Earle and Dr. Morgan Francis. If you have questions about polyamorous relationships… -
The Migraine-Depression Connection
By Cindy Kuzma. Contributed by Cristine Toel, MA, LAC, Staff Therapist This content is selected and managed by the Healthgrades editorial staff and is brought to you by an advertising sponsor. Depression The throbbing, pulsing pain of regular migraines can rob you of so much—including your happiness. Research increasingly suggests… -
Sexual Desire Descrepancy
By Brian T. Case Ph.D. PCS Staff Therapist Many couples struggle with sexual dissatisfaction that stems in part from one partner desiring sex more or less frequently than the other. In the past, this problem has primarily been identified as “sexual dysfunction” in one of the two partners. The most… -
Arizona Study: Traumatic Brain Injury May Suppress Immune System, Increase Pain Sensitivity
Arizona Study: Traumatic Brain Injury May Suppress Immune System, Increase Pain Sensitivity By Andrew Bernier. Contributed by Cristine Toel, MA, LAC, Staff Therapist Those who have had a traumatic brain injury (TBI) often live with pain and sickness in other parts of the body. Now, Arizona research has connected how… -
What to Expect When Bringing Your Child to Dr. Gilbert for Therapy
By Gloria Gilbert, Ph.D., Child and Adolescent Psychologist, PCS Staff Psychologist The decision of whether to bring your son or daughter to therapy can be a difficult one, as is the choice regarding which therapist would be the best fit for your child or teen. As a child/adolescent psychologist, I’d… -
The PCS Philosophy
By Heidi Green, Psy.D, Staff Therapist At PCS, our philosophy is rooted in helping people develop their healthiest self by healing old wounds, understanding how early life experiences helped shape maladaptive behavior in adulthood and moving forward with hope, integrity and balance. We incorporate the Murry Method, developed by Marilyn… -
What you can expect from a PCS Intensive Program
By Heidi Green, PsyD, Staff Therapist The Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) at PCS is designed to provide intensive, outpatient treatment for multiple symptoms over the course of one week. Clients see approximately five to nine different clinicians with varying therapeutic approaches during treatment. Generally, thirty hours of individual/couple sessions and… -
Sex Addiction Expert Explains Why Good Kids Get Pulled Into Porn
by Mark Bell, LMFT, CSAT, PCS Staff Therapist and Claudine Gallacher, MA Most parents understand that pornography is prevalent and easily accessible, but they convince themselves that their own good children would never be ensnared by it. Sadly, this is an all too common mistake. Many good, healthy, and normal… -
How Does a Sex Addiction Expert Teach HIS Kids to Avoid Porn?
by Mark Bell LMFT, CSAT, PCS Staff Therapist I’m a father of 5 young boys, ages 2-10 years old, and work as a sex addiction therapist. In this post, I’d like to share three strategies for addressing sexual matters, including pornography. Maybe because of my profession, I find myself more… -
Weaving Together a Solid Recovery Foundation (3 of 3)
VELVET STEELE Weaving Together a Solid Recovery Foundation (3 of 3) By KEN WELLS, LPC Step 3-“Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood God” “Acceptance of what has happened is the first step to overcoming the consequences of… -
Weaving Together a Solid Recovery Foundation (1 of 3)
VELVET STEELE Weaving Together a Solid Recovery Foundation (1 of 3) By KEN WELLS, LPC “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story”—Maya Angelou Recovery in addiction is likened to getting an out of control train running down the tracked stopped. Getting addictive living re-calibrated and re-establishing life… -
Weaving Together a Recovery Foundation (2 of 3)
VELVET STEELE Weaving Together a Recovery Foundation (2 of 3) By KEN WELLS, LPC Step 2- “Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.” “There is a crack in everything that is made-and not the least of all- in each of us”-Ralph Waldo Emerson…
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