Co-occurring addictions are not an uncommon occurrence, as one behavior often snowballs into other equally detrimental addictions. This can be any combination of addictions, as the risky behavior often continues throughout the addict’s lifestyle. Unlike cross-addiction, co-occurring addiction is more than one addictive behavior happening at the same time. This may be drug and alcohol […]
Those raised by a parent that is an alcoholic can take this pain into their adult life, manifesting itself through their own addictions and mental health disorders. This condition is coined Adult Children of Alcoholics, or ACOA. As children, these individuals likely had to develop early coping skills to manage life with an alcoholic parent […]
Developed by married couple, Drs. John and Julie Gottman, the Gottman Method for couples therapy has proven to help struggling marriages and provide a strong foundation for growing together as a couple. This couples therapy is based on the understanding that most relationship problems stem from an inability to resolve conflict, poor communication, and lack […]
Understanding Brainspotting Therapy and How It Can Help Trauma Sufferers Ideal for trauma victims, Brainspotting therapy in an alternative method for a patient to process and heal from past trauma. The theory behind Brainspotting is that feelings resulting from both physical and mental trauma can become stuck in the body. Brainspotting addresses the brain’s memory […]
It is never easy to suffer a loss. While there is no right or wrong way to handle your grief, it is important that it is addressed to allow for long-term emotional healing. By processing through the five stages of grief, you can give yourself the time to process your loss in a healthy manner. […]
Looking at porn obsessively, to the point where it interferes with your normal life, is a sign that you have a porn addiction. Like any other addiction, this can negatively impact your life causing you to neglect everything from your personal relationships and work to shirking everyday responsibilities and neglecting to sleep. Perusing porn becomes […]
Whether a new relationship where both partners are committed to making it work in the long-run or a partnership that has already lasted for decades, couples therapy can strengthen and solidify that relationship. Agreeing to go to couples therapy together is the first step to showing that you are committed to one another and the […]
Chris Kirk: A Sobering Return We want to congratulate Chris Kirk for winning the prestigious Honda Classic trophy. “I owe everything that I have in my entire life to my sobriety,” Kirk said Sunday evening, the winner’s glass Honda Classic trophy at his side. “I wouldn’t be doing this for a living anymore. I probably […]
I am happy to announce that I have expanded my services at Campbell Recovery Services. Last week I completed module 1 of the Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) training through the International Institute for Trauma & Addiction Professionals. This is based on the work of Dr. Patrick Carnes, a renowned expert in the field of […]
David Crosby, renowned singer and songwriter, passed away recently after a long period of declining health. Perhaps best known for his time with Crosby, Stills, and Nash, Crosby went on to have a solo career afterwards. While he is widely recognized for his musical talent, Crosby did have a darker side. He had struggled with […]