by drsnipes | Feb 21, 2007 | Anxiety, Grief, Mental Health
Over the past decade, as I have worked with cops, firefighters, abuse victims and children of addicts, I have learned that there are many causes for PTSD. It has also affirmed my belief that PTSD is real and harmful, not only to those who have it, but also to those...
by drsnipes | Feb 20, 2007 | Self Help
One of my main issues with the public school system is that they do not cater to multiple learning styles. My son was in Montessori for pre-k and thrived because it accommodated multiple learning styles. Many people cannot homeschool their children, but you can...
by drsnipes | Feb 20, 2007 | Mental Health, Self Help
Self-esteem is simply the way we feel about ourselves. It is the product of people's evaluation of their real-selves compared with their ideal-selves. Everyone has an ideal-self. This is who they believe they should be. (remember, “shoulds” almost always...
by drsnipes | Feb 19, 2007 | Depression, Mental Health
1.2 to 1.7 percent (or approximately 2.3 million) of Americans over 18 and approximately 1% of children 14-18 (National Institutes of Health) experience bipolar disorder. Another 1% of the population experiences a condition called Cyclothymia. Cyclothymia’s manic and...
by drsnipes | Feb 18, 2007 | Goal Setting, Mental Health
As humans, we often prefer to stay with what we know. People will tend to resist change until it becomes too uncomfortable to remain the same. Behavior modification is a wonderful tool. It can be used to increase behaviors, or to eliminate unwanted behaviors....
by drsnipes | Feb 18, 2007 | Anxiety, Mental Health
Approximately 19.1 million American adults in a given year, have an anxiety disorder. Anxiety disorders frequently co-occur with depression or substance abuse. Women are more likely than men to have an anxiety disorder. Approximately 2.4 million American adults have...
by drsnipes | Feb 18, 2007 | Addiction
Alcohol PowerPointAlcohol Many people who drink alcohol also have issues with other types of substance abuse, anger, anxiety, behavioral addictions, eating disorders, bulimia, binge eating, depression, grief, parenting, relationships, self-esteem, time management....
by drsnipes | Feb 17, 2007 | Addiction
ASSESS YOUR USE Read each statement carefully. If it is true for you, place a checkmark beside it. I experiment with alcohol or drugs I drink or use drugs occasionally in social settings I function well at work and home I use alcohol or drugs for pleasure I use drugs...
