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PsychoBLOGically Speaking

Keeping Your New Year’s Resolutions – BMC on WXYZ

Start off every year strong with resolutions, but find they fall off as the year wears on? Ronnie Hormel, MA, LPC, NCC at the Birmingham Maple Clinic recently stopped by WXYZ to explain what New Year’s Resolutions really are, and offer some tips on how people can keep their resolutions. He discusses seeing them as

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The Roots of Insecurity and Jealousy in Relationships

Insecurity and jealousy in relationships are all too common issues that affect modern relationship health.  Where do these feelings stem from?  Carrie Krawiec from the BMC was recently interviewed by Up Journey to discuss some of the deep psychological root causes that may directly or indirectly lead to insecurity and jealousy issues.  Here is an

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What Is Self Respect and Why Is It Important?

  Self-respect is an element in people’s lives that is being increasingly neglected as everyday responsibilities and stresses add up.  Carrie Krawiec, LMFT from the Birmingham Maple Clinic was recently contacted by Up Journey to discuss what self-respect really means, and how to distinguish it from simple self-improvement.  The article also offers other helpful perspectives

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The National Voice of Clinical Social Work

In this week of violence – the pipe bombs which thankfully harmed no one, the shooting at a supermarket, and the tragic deaths of 11 members of the Tree of Life synagogue yesterday while at prayer – CSWA would like to extend our hope and support for all affected by these terrible events.  The escalation

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Mental Health Concerns for Seniors; Individual, Couple, and Family Issues.

On Thursday, Lori Edelson, LMSW, LMFT, taught a single-session course for SOAR (Society of Active Retirees) about “Mental Health Concerns for  Seniors; Individual, Couple, and Family Issues.” Lori cited US Census Bureau information indicating that in 2030, all baby boomers will be older than 65.  One in every five US residents will be a senior

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Sex Addiction Workshop at the BMC

Dan O’Neil of Birmingham Maple Clinic provided a workshop for BMC staff on sex addiction. The workshop covered the different models of addiction while also exploring the neuro-biological stages of addiction. Approximately 3-6% of Americans suffer from sex addiction. Mr. O’Neil also discussed the importance of “the 3 circles” and provided staff with a better

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