Posted August 31, 2017 | Reviewed by Jessica Schrader Today's guest post is by psychotherapist Josh Dodes, LCSW, about a subject he has studied in depth, one that is very relevant for people suffering with addictions, as well as many others. For many, the question above may seem strange. After all,…

We are a pleasure seeking society. Most of us spend our energy seeking pleasure and avoiding pain. We hope that by doing this, we will feel happy. Yet deep, abiding happiness and joy elude so many people. There is a huge difference between happiness and pleasure. Pleasure is a momentary feeling that…

Changing a habit is hard. Anyone who has tried to change their eating habits, quit smoking, start an exercise program, or stop drinking or using drugs can tell you how difficult it can be at times to change old habits. In my last post I discussed how slipping (i.e., falling back into an old habit)…