OCD Is Actually PTSD Posted on October 9, 2018 In today’s video, John Hawkins Jr. explains that some OCD behaviors may actually be symptoms of PTSD. Gateway Counseling Center’s John Hawkins Jr. M.S., L.M.H.C., C.A.P. responds to questions about mental and emotional health. John Hawkins helps individuals suffering from a variety of addictions by providing effective health counseling methods and treatment options. Don’t… Read More
What Would Happen? Posted on October 3, 2018 I was speaking with someone the other day, and they were discussing how they attempt to be giving and caring to everyone in their life. However, they stated, “I cannot be good to myself.” I find that most people will define an issue like this but never get beyond what the underlying cause is of… Read More
True Love Posted on September 27, 2018 Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth: Bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all… Read More
When it’s Hard to Love Posted on September 24, 2018 Anyone can love when it’s easy. But what about when it’s hard. When the other person is critical, blaming, or accusatory? In an initial session with a couple, I will frequently hear someone state, “I just don’t know if I love him or her anymore.” My response is often, “You’re about to find out.” When… Read More
