The state of Florida is a world-renowned tourist destination for its pristine beaches and vibrant culture. But behind the stunning scenery and sunny skies, lies a dangerous and growing addiction problem that threatens to tear families apart and potentially cripple the Sunshine State. In 2019, nearly 300,000 Floridians were admitted into substance abuse treatment programs, […]
Substance Abuse in Florida has been steadily increasing over the past few years. According to the Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association, alcohol is the most commonly abused drug in the state, accounting for 78 percent of all drug abuse problems. In the last five years, there has been a 20 percent jump in the […]
When it comes to counseling, there is a wide variety of options available to those seeking help for mental or emotional distress. One of these options is Christ-based counseling, which is a form of guidance that combines the psychological knowledge of modern therapy with Christian teachings. This counseling method brings together some of the best […]
1. What is Confession? Confession is a religious practice in which a person acknowledges their sins or wrongdoings to another person or to God. It is typically practiced in many Christian faiths, including Catholicism and some Protestant denominations. Even in the Bible, many characters were told to confess their sins and were given strength and […]
As humans, we often find ourselves facing a variety of mental, spiritual, relational, and emotional issues that can be overwhelming to navigate on our own. Individuals often seek counseling and therapeutic help to make sense of their problems and ultimately, build a better life for themselves. Yet, one of the most powerful, and often-ignored resources […]
Most people suffering from addiction have a problem finding closure and relating with people. This clusters the activities of their mind and makes them find a substitute for the emptiness in them. Some of the common things that people turn to are drugs, alcohol, and behaviors like; video gaming, gambling, sex, porn, and social media. […]
Treating addiction at rehabs and getting therapy is good but not the only way to get rid of addiction. More so, not everyone needs such intensive care to treat their addiction. Some people might not even be financially capable to pay for sophisticated mental health care. Churches have counseling units that look into addiction situations […]
Mental health problems are also known as mental health disorders. And they refer to mental health conditions that affect your behavior, thinking and disorders. Some common mental health illness are anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, ADHD and the likes. There are many people in the world with mental health problems who are not aware. They exhibit various […]
Counseling is an important feature in addiction and it is vital for everyone struggling with addiction to undergo counseling. The basic essence of counseling is to help both the counselor and the addict to have a good idea of the peculiarity of the addiction problem. When the counselor understands the root cause of the individual’s […]
Christian counseling is different from secular counseling, although there are some similarities, there are still some distinguishing features which they possess, that is exclusive to them. Secular counseling does not address the spiritual nature which we have. However, for Christian counseling it attends to our spiritual side. One of the basic ways of identification, is […]