For decades now scientists have been looking into whether or not addiction is genetic. The question of the connection between the two should be straightforward – either there’s a link or there isn’t. The reality is however that this isn’t a simple yes or no question. The case for There are certain [...]
Recovering from an addiction is not an easy thing to do but with the right treatment and the love and support of those around you, it certainly can be done. Whether you’re already in treatment or it’s something you’re considering at the moment, here are five things you should keep in mind to [...]
Since the publication of the third edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM III), psychiatrists and insurance companies have required certain diagnoses to be rendered based on its contents. Unfortunately, this has resulted in a lot of clients falling through the gaps, and many of them have not been able [...]
As we discussed in our previous post about sex addiction, (‘Why therapy is important in treating sex addiction’), this is a condition that until recently we knew very little about. What we do know for certain is that sex addiction is a growing problem and the more awareness we raise about it, the more [...]
Alcohol addiction therapy is a structured, evidence-based treatment approach that helps individuals understand and overcome their dependence on alcohol by addressing both the behavioural patterns and the underlying emotional causes driving it. What This Guide Covers Individual therapy offers private, highly personalized support focused on your history, emotional patterns, and recovery goals. Group therapy creates [...]
Sex addiction is a growing problem across the world but despite this, it’s a condition for which many people do not get help. One of the main reasons for this is because until recently, it was a disorder that we knew very little about. Even today, in an environment where sex addiction is [...]
Maybe you have been here before. Maybe this is the first time you are letting yourself admit that something needs to change. Either way, the fact that you are reading this matters. Recovery from drug addiction is one of the hardest things a person can move through. Not because people lack strength, but because addiction [...]
It’s not uncommon for trauma victims to shy away from relationships, and most of the time, they don’t really know why they feel so awkward about them. Perhaps you can relate to feeling this way in your own life. It’s possible that you’ve even tried to have a romantic relationship (or more than one) [...]
Children have various coping styles, and thanks to the work of Mary Ainsworth and Mary Main, two American scientists, we now have a better understanding of what those coping styles are. Through countless hours of observing how infants and children interacted with their mothers, they were able to discern several different coping styles. They [...]
Most people are well-aware of the immediate and less serious side effects of alcohol abuse. From slurred speech, blurred vision, concentration problems, reduced inhibitions, confusion and difficulty walking to memory loss, breathing problems and waking up with a terrible hangover - we’ve all been there. Despite the fact that the consequences of heavy [...]
As a Registered Psychotherapist, Betzalel specializes in the treatment of trauma and addictions. He is trained in EMDR and is a Certified Multiple & Sex Addiction Therapist-Supervisor, providing evidence based treatment to individuals and their partners dealing with these types of challenges. To learn more, please click here.
