Normal Teenage Behavior vs. Early Warning Signs of Mental Illness
It is not uncommon for parents to wonder whether their child is acting like a normal teenager or behaving differently due to mental illness, drug use or behavioral difficulties. Normal teenagers are often moody due to hormonal and physical changes that happen during puberty. However, when mental illness is involved, it may be difficult to […]
IMAGO RELATIONSHIP THERAPY THEORY/TECHNIQUES
Imago relationship therapy (IRT) aims to equip couples with the tools necessary to relate to each other in healthier ways, and reveal the emotional pathway formed in childhood that led them to their current situation. This form of therapy combines spiritual and behavioral techniques with Western psychological methodologies in order to assist couples in unveiling […]
CAUSES OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Work is still being done to determine the direct causes of substance abuse and mental health issues. While there is still much to be discovered, it is known that a number of factors play into the development of these disorders, and many of these factors are similar across both mental health and substance abuse issues. […]
THE BENEFITS OF COUNSELING AND THERAPY
RATE OF SUICIDE Seventy-nine people had committed suicide between April 8, 2017, and May 12 this year, according to the data obtained by Daily Trust from content analysis of Nigerian newspapers. In other News: – Girl commits suicide over JAMB- March 15, 2018- Vanguard EXACTLY a week after a female banker allegedly committed suicide by […]
RELATIONSHIP, MARRIAGE AND FAMILY COUNSELING
Why relationship, marriage and family counseling If you are seriously concerned about your relationship and wonder if it needs help, chances are it does. Research has shown that couples often wait many years after they first notice problems before seeking couples counseling. This makes couples counseling less likely to be effective, and it can take […]
THE NEED FOR PROPER PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING IN NIGERIA
Counseling could be said to have started as a result of World War II when the U.S. military had a strong need for vocational placement and training (wikipedia.org/wiki/Counseling). Ever since that time, counseling as a profession has progressively expanded and is now represented in numerous countries around the world. Furthermore, the traditional and indigenous treatment and […]
