Opiate use is on the rise. And yes, it is on the rise in Jacksonville. According to an article posted on Floridapolitics.com on March 10, 2017, overdoses are ending more lives than homicide. And the majority of deaths are people in their 30's and 40's. The article shares that the opioid overdose crisis has become a top priority for Jacksonville policy makers. What can we do to end this epidemic? Learn the signs of an opiate addiction. And learn to ask questions and offe

According to an article published today in Newsweek, more Americans are struggling with anxiety, stress and depression than ever before. You can read the article by clicking on the link below. If you are suffering from anxiety, stress and depression, consider reaching out for help. A therapist can help you understand the source of these feelings and help you learn coping skills to manage these feelings. With your new skills, you can make positive changes in your life. Wha

Do you often think "where did the time go?" Or panic because a deadline is approaching and you haven't completed a task? Do you feel stressed because you have "so much to do?" Our lives seem to get busier every day. And we often feel we have no choice but to continue with all of our commitments. Here are a few ways to better manage your time. - Learn to say "no." Are you taking on things that someone else can do? Are you enabling someone to delegate to you something he

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a form of psychotherapy that treats problems and boosts happiness by modifying dysfunctional emotions, behaviors, and thoughts. Unlike traditional Freudian psychoanalysis, which probes childhood wounds to get at the root causes of conflict, CBT focuses on solutions, encouraging patients to challenge distorted cognitions and change destructive patterns of behavior.* The theory is based on “thoughts” lead to “feelings” which lead to “behavi