By Joseph Smullen, LCSW-S: As described in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5), a substance abuse or behavioral addiction involves the problematic pattern of use that results in a constellation of pathological cognitive, behavioral, and physiological symptoms. That is, an individual continues to compulsively overuse a substance or engage in…
Details3/17/20 Joseph Smullen, LCSW The unknown related to the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has created an extreme effort to control a perception of scarce resources resulting in panic shopping and hoarding of goods. To a lesser extreme, a more prevalent experience has been an exasperation of anxiety related to a slowing economy, worries about loved ones, changes in routines and habits, and altered lifestyles.…
DetailsPowerful Psychological Quotes for Personal Growth: Part I Joseph Smullen,LCSW “The curious paradox is that when I accept myself as I am then I can change” -Carl Rogers Car Rogers (1902-1987) was an American and humanistic psychologist who valued empathy, authenticity, genuineness, and unconditional positive regard in the therapeutic relationship to facilitate change. Humanistically oriented…
DetailsBy Joseph Smullen, LCSW-S: “Many people suffer from the fear of finding oneself alone, and so they don’t find themselves at all”-Rollo May Rollo May (1909- 1994) was an American and existentially oriented practicing psychologist and author of many works including his 1953 book “Man’s Search for Himself” from which this quote comes. Existentialism is…
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