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Addiction & Substance Abuse Counseling
Substance abuse /addiction are typically an indicator of something deeper. Our counselors are trained to work with you to determine what the underlying causes are and will work toward a holistic treatment plan with you. Substance abuse / addiction may include over-use of the following substances: alcohol, amphetamines, caffeine, cannabis, cocaine, hallucinogens, inhalants, nicotine, opioids, phencyclidine, sedatives, hypnotics, anxiolytics, or poly-substances. Use the questions below as a self-reflective guide. Do you… find yourself using something more often and in greater quantities than you intend to? need more and more of a substance to get the desired effect? have the desire to cut down but can’t seem to control the urges…
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Holidays with an Eating Disorder
The holiday season is here! Almost all holiday parties and gatherings revolve around food and drink. Although this can be fun for many, it can be frightening for those with disordered eating. Creating a sense of safety around food and meal planning is essential experiencing a joyful season with family and friends. Evidence-based research has shown that if you are someone who struggles with an eating disorder, it is beneficial to navigate the holidays with the help of your treatment team. A treatment team for an eating disorder patient would include a dietitian, a therapist, and a physician. Your dietitian can cater your meal plan specifically for the holidays. Your…
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Anxiety & Panic Saturday Workshop
Anxiety & Panic can be triggered by major life stressors or by subtle experiences. It can be unpleasant, scary, and impairing to live with. Often, before we cognitively understand our anxiety, our body feels it with shakiness, shortness of breath, distractibility, motor agitation, sleep disturbance, and appetite disturbance. Do you…have difficulty controlling your worry? feel restless or on-edge? feel easily fatigued? have trouble concentrating? feel irritable? have muscle tension? feel suddenly sweaty for no apparent reason? have trouble sleeping, staying asleep, or getting restful sleep? This workshop, presented by Agape Christian Counseling Services, will address the multifactorial causes of panic and anxiety and teach approaches for coping. Join us on…
Marriage Family & Individual Counseling | St Louis MO
