Monthly Archives: October 2009

How to find and use free online therapy

Technology is booming, and innovations in many industries continue to develop.  One of the main goals of technological innovations of this time is the increase of convenience, specifically, the ability to do more tasks from your home computer chair than ever before. One instance of this added convenience is the innovation of online therapy.  Online … Continue reading

Family therapy: what is it and what does it do?

Everybody has experienced problems within their family and close intimate relationships.  When you are that close to another human being, the sharing of experiences and feelings can cause substantial stress.  It may be only a matter of time before you need help from an outside source.  Family therapy, then, may be the answer to your … Continue reading

The 4 Steps of Crisis Counseling

A few months ago, you and your family experienced a loss with the death of your grandfather.  Since then, you have had problems with coping with the loss.  Where can you go to find help with coping with the loss?  Crisis counseling may be the answer for you. A crisis, in terms of mental health, … Continue reading

When should you find a career counselor?

Amidst the terrible recession, your company sends out a memo to all employees that they will be laying off 15% of the working staff in 2 weeks.  Surprised, you start to worry about your job security, and begin to lose sleep and focus at your work place.  Your co-worker and friend notices this change in … Continue reading

7 Therapeutic Principles in Group Counseling

Human beings learn about themselves very quickly when they are forced to share their feelings with others, especially if the others are in a similar position.  The utilization of this fact is a therapy called group counseling.  Also known as group psychotherapy or group therapy, group counseling is a type of psychotherapy where one or … Continue reading

The 3 Major Types of Psychotherapy

A majorly under looked part of the United States health system is psychotherapy.  As time goes on, we begin to better understand that our physical well-being is not alone, but that mental well-being is just as important.  Psychotherapy is technique that may very well be able to help your mental well-being. Psychotherapy is defined as … Continue reading