by | Aug 27, 2015 | Blog
A recent story in the Omaha World Herald reminds us of the wounds, not all of them physical, that many of our veterans live with. Gabriel Florido, a decorated Vietnam War veteran from Omaha, “opened a package from the U.S. government and discovered that someone at the...
by | Aug 25, 2015 | Blog
When most people think of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), they think of children who have problems paying attention, controlling impulses, or sitting still. However, it isn’t just children who are affected by ADHD. ADHD can be just as disruptive in...
by | Aug 20, 2015 | Blog
Victim-blaming occurs when the victim of a crime is deemed responsible for the harm inflicted on them. Sometimes we see the media blame the victim, and lawyers will often find a way to cast doubt as to whether there was even a crime in order to get their client off....
by | Aug 18, 2015 | Blog
Some days we wake up in a bad mood. Other days, the bad mood comes on after our spouse forgets to pick up the kids or our boss adds more work onto an already heavy schedule. Regardless of how you got there, a bad mood can be difficult to snap out of. However, it’s...
by | Aug 13, 2015 | Blog
The month of August is typically busy for parents who are trying to get their children ready to go back to school. There are supplies to be bought, schedules to figure out, and after-school extracurriculars to plan. Although it’s a busy time, it’s important to sit...
by | Aug 11, 2015 | Blog
This is a two part series on major life events and past addictions. In our previous post, we talked about the struggle that some recovering alcoholics face during major life events. Getting engaged, your wedding day, and your pregnancy are three major life...
by | Aug 6, 2015 | Blog
Major life events like your college graduation, your wedding, your best friend’s wedding, and getting pregnant should bring feelings of happiness, excitement, and success. However, those major life events typically bring on stress and anxiety as well. For those who...
by | Aug 4, 2015 | Blog
After a breakup, it can be tempting to jump into your next relationship or begin dating again before you’re really ready to be back in the dating world. You might miss the comfort, company, friendship, and intimacy that you had in your last relationship, but by diving...
by | Jul 30, 2015 | Blog
For recovering alcoholics, traveling can feel like the ultimate test of sobriety. When traveling for business, get-togethers are often held at a bar or an events center with an open bar. When traveling for pleasure, it’s easy to see those fancy umbrella drinks or...
by | Jul 28, 2015 | Blog
It’s no secret that social media can harm your self-esteem and confidence levels. It’s easy for someone to write an inconsiderate or even ignorant comment on somebody’s photo, blog post, or status. Social media can be a depressing place—but it doesn’t have to be. The...
