Using Counseling in a Preventive Way Posted on June 9, 2024, updated on June 27, 2024 by Dr. John Hawkins, Sr. Preventative medicine focuses on keeping people healthy instead of just treating them after they are sick. Along with this approach is early intervention. The sooner you catch a problem the easier it is to cure. The same is true for mental health. Too many people see therapy as a last resort. They only want to… Read More
Balance Posted on April 25, 2024, updated on April 25, 2024 by Dr. John Hawkins, Sr. What is a life well lived? How do you measure success – money, possessions, power, popularity, position? People who don’t have these things are convinced if they get them they will feel successful. People who do have these things realize these things alone don’t make them happy and content. Something is still missing. So, what… Read More
Treating PTSD with EMDR Posted on March 4, 2024, updated on March 27, 2024 by Dr. John Hawkins, Sr. Currently, one of the most universally endorsed modalities for PTSD is EMDR therapy. Whether you’ve tried other types of therapy or you’re new to the world of mental health, treating PTSD with EMDR has been proven to be both effective and safe. Even though EMDR therapy has been thoroughly studied over the past 30 years,… Read More
Stress Management Posted on February 20, 2024, updated on March 4, 2024 by Dr. John Hawkins, Sr. Stress is something that everyone deals with and everyone can relate to. Stress is a state of worry or mental tension caused by a difficult situation. It is a natural human response that prompts us to address challenges and threats in our lives. Not all stress is negative; there can be positive stress in our… Read More
