By Eli Machen, MA, MSW, LCSW The term “Show-up” refers to how we are to engage and live in relationships in general and, most importantly, with our loved ones. The word means to live with those we seek an intimate relationship with, in truth, authenticity, honesty, trustworthiness, integrity, dependability, and reliability. In other words, “butt naked” …
By Kaka Ray, MSFT, BCN When we are triggered by conflict and become disregulated (sometimes called “flipping our lid”) it is very common for us drop into one of our younger parts. You can quickly assess whether you are reacting from your inner wounded child by asking yourself three basic questions: 1. Is my …
BY Jim Cress, Licensed Professional Counselor, CertifIed Sex Addiction Therapist, Certified Multiple Addictions Therapist, Certified Parter Trauma Therapist There are a number of crucial questions when it comes to people in recovery. Some of these ponderings are more shallow, while others are deeper. If you think about it, acting out in my addiction somehow made …
By Roane Hunter, LPC, CSAT-S, CMAT-S The average age of exposure to hard-core pornography is believed to be around 9 years old today and here’s why: Three out of four children have access to a smartphone in the U.S. 1 in 5 Mobile searches are for Porn. 37% of 3 and 4 year old’s …