3 Ways to Know If You Are A Psychopath
Are You a Psychopath? The term “psychopath” is one you’ve probably heard tossed around in conversation, sometimes flippantly. But what is a psychopath, really, and how can you tell if you fall under...
View ArticleCould This Be The Solution to Homelessness?
The Psychology Behind Homelessness and What’s Being Done To Fix It Homelessness is a global problem. In the United States, one of the richest countries in the world, is no stranger to the struggle of...
View ArticleAutism from a Mom’s Perspective
My name is Alicia Potts and I have two sons (ages 8 and 4) with autism. When my older son, Nicholas, was two we noticed he was not talking. The doctors told us he could just be a late talker and to see...
View Article5 Questions to Ask and 4 Questions NOT to Ask to Help You Find the Right...
A number of people never get counseling because they are afraid they won’t get a counselor that helps them. This fear could cost them an opportunity to get the help they need or the opportunity to...
View ArticleThe Stigma Associated with Counseling in the Black Community
On average, White Americans are two times more likely to go to counseling than their African American counterparts (source). This disparity isn’t only because African Americans believe mental health...
View ArticleA Counselor’s Intro to EMDR Therapy
Thriveworks Bristol counselor Patricia Starbird, LPC, gives a quick intro to Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. The first in what will hopefully be a series of intro videos...
View ArticleA Tip for Making Life Changes, with Counselor Justin Hall LPC
By Justin Hall, LPC — Thriveworks Knoxville When looking to make changes in your life, think about the healthy or new things in your life you want to include instead of focusing on the areas of our...
View ArticleUnderstanding Independent Mental Health Evaluations
As part of a wider series, we will be discussing different elements of counseling and coaching practices. Michael Pilcher, owner of Thriveworks Knoxville and Thriveworks Bristol Counseling and...
View ArticleWorkaholism and Mental Health: Interview with a Life Coach
The following is from an interview with Life Coach and Owner of Thriveworks Conway Counseling, Curtiss Robinson: How would you define workaholism? Why do you think some people are workaholics? The...
View ArticlePreparing for SAD Season: 5 Counseling Tips
Preparing for SAD Season: 5 Counseling Tips As soon as the leaves start changing colors and the air has a chill, many of us get excited because we know that Fall is just around the corner. What isn’t...
View ArticleThis animation perfectly shows what addiction is like
“Kiwi tastes a golden nugget. It’s delicious.” In this animated short by production studio FILM BILDER, an animated kiwi gives us an impression of what addiction looks like. Watch what happens as the...
View ArticleDo the Holiday Months Make You SAD? You Might Have Seasonal Affective Disorder
About SAD Depression Portrait: Seasonal Affective Disorder Emily’s mood darkened. She lost touch with the people she met during her first weeks in the town she’d just relocated to. She mixed up the...
View ArticleCan Hallucinations Occur as a Symptom of PTSD?
Q&A Q: Can hallucinations occur as a symptom of PTSD? A: Yes, hallucination can occur as a symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)! For example, one documented case of such a situation was...
View Article5 Game of Thrones Characters Who Suffer From Mental Disorders
To call Game of Thrones a worldwide phenomenon doesn’t even do it proper justice. It’s by far the most captivating and addicting show ever created and it’s largely due to the fact that the show has so...
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