Asking for help can be a challenging process. We know that we need help but the words don’t always come easily. By the time we’ve gathered the courage to ask for help, the situation is most likely to have reached a critical point. This video takes you through the process of how to communicate that you need help, that life has become unmanageable and you cannot go on alone.
Overview of Addiction Treatment Groups Besides individual and family sessions, group therapy is a valuable additional tool in addiction treatment. It is neither better nor worse than the other methods. It is an effective additional type of therapy that improves the security of long term sobriety when added to other forms of treatment.
The greatest gift you can give yourself is unconditional love. In today’s world of social comparison, shifting goalposts and ever increasing competition, it’s easy to get lost in the plethora of self-judgment and criticism. But this kind of self-talk does not serve you. Most of the time, our inner critic stems from fear and fear…
Treating trauma is a complex task. A person can still be manifesting negative behavioural traits as a result of this past trauma even though a significant period of time, even years since a traumatic event has occurred has elapsed. Trauma can develop into Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Childhood trauma refers to…
Substance or alcohol abuse is often noticed in changes in an employee’s behaviour. There may be an increase in absenteeism, a decrease in productivity and strained relationships with other staff members. Substance abuse is a serious issue and employers often have to intervene. Addiction in the workplace in South Africa is a serious topic and…
Alcohol has been socially acceptable in most cultures around the globe for centuries. Although it is mostly used in moderation, the prevailing alcohol usage is still very high and has very harmful consequences for society. Efforts to abolish it have not been successful. It is, however, a substance which is controlled and monitored by authorities…
If you have a feeling that you have a problem with drink or drugs, it’s likely you do. If you are concerned about your own behaviour while under the influence and feel like you are unable to stop alone, then there is nothing wrong or shameful about reaching out and asking for help. A lot…