Excessive drinking is a safety issue in more ways than one. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 10,265 individuals were killed in drunk-driving accidents in 2015 alone. Use of Uber or Lyft may help one avoid driving while intoxicated, however, drinking has other risks we often don’t think about. Safety Risks of Excessive … Read more
Most people who drink excessively experience times where they know it is causing problems for them. From too many hang-overs to conflicts with family members and friends, drinking frequently to excess can interfere with your relationships, impact your work and other activities, and basically disrupt your life. Is this you or someone you know? When … Read more
Does valuing happiness help us live a joyful life, or does it backfire? Happiness seems to have a high currency in America. Over the past few years, the number of popular books written on how to increase it has skyrocketed. To name a few: 10% Happier, The Art of Happiness, Authentic Happiness, The Happiness Advantage, … Read more
Hello friends and colleagues. Below is an update about new events at Portland Psychotherapy in 2017. New providers at Portland Psychotherapy help us expand our services: 2017 was a year of change! We welcomed three new full time licensed clinicians to our team this year. We were thrilled to have Kyong Yi, LCSW join our … Read more
Clear communication is key in any relationship, but it’s hard to know what you actually need to communicate. As the years go by, expectations change, patience wavers, and we use fewer words to convey our needs and feelings. But our longest relationships need more thorough communication to survive. Think about a parent and a child. … Read more
