Posts by Kara Logan MA LPC-MHSP LADAC
Self-Acceptance
Self-Acceptance sounds very appealing, doesn’t it? Self-Acceptance is the ability to accept yourself as you are; this includes awareness of your strengths and weaknesses, your situations, and your thoughts and feelings. It frees you from concerns with how others perceive you. Who wouldn’t want more of that? Due to this Pandemic I have found myself,…
< Read More >Who do you hold in Contempt?
My mind has been swirling with thoughts and emotions trying to articulate the current problems we are seeing in our country. The distain for others that is so great in some that it allows room for violent action. But then it hit me. As a therapist, one of my specialty areas is working with people…
< Read More >Frustrated with Social Media?
It feels like every time I get on Social Media there is something new to disagree with. Things seem very divisive right now. It is hard to know what to believe and who is telling the truth. Besides so much being thrown at us is opinion and “facts” seem to change constantly. I am not…
< Read More >Getting Stuck in the WHY
I really think this applies to addiction, mental health issues, or any other significant illness or tragedy that can happen. Now don’t get me wrong, asking why is important. Finding out the root cause of something is important to treat it. But getting stuck in the Why is dangerous. I see this play out often…
< Read More >Friendships in Adulthood
Something I have come to know in my personal life and professionally as a therapist is the need for connection, even for those of us who consider ourselves to be quite independent. There are so many ways to communicate with others now that one would think loneliness should be non-existent at this point. But as…
< Read More >Food and Body Image
Food and Body Image I want to spend a little time discussing your relationship with food and your body image. Our relationship with food is so important because it’s so often tied to our thoughts about our bodies and our feelings of self-worth and acceptance. I hope that your relationship with food is healthy. I…
< Read More >Five Questions Frequently Asked by Families of Addicts – Question #5 What can I do to Help?
After having worked in the field of addiction recovery for a decade, I have had many of the same questions asked by families of those with Addictions. Each week I am addressing one of the five of the most frequently asked questions regarding addiction and the treatment of addictions. Families of Addicts Question # 5…
< Read More >Five Questions Frequently Asked by Families of Addicts- Question #4 What if they Relapse?
After having worked in the field of addiction recovery for a decade, I have had many of the same questions asked by families of those with Addictions. Each week I am addressing one of the five of the most frequently asked questions regarding addiction and the treatment of addictions. Families of Addicts Question #4 –…
< Read More >Five Questions Frequently Asked by Families of Addicts – Question 3
After having worked in the field of addiction recovery for a decade, I have consistently seen many of the same questions asked by families of those with Addictions. Each week I am addressing one of the five of the most frequently asked questions I have heard regarding addiction and the treatment of addictions. Families of…
< Read More >Five Questions Frequently Asked by Families of Addicts – Question 2
After having worked in the field of addiction recovery for a decade, I have consistently seen many of the same questions asked by families of those with Addictions. Each week I am addressing one of the five of the most frequently asked questions I have heard regarding addiction and the treatment of addictions. Families of…
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