Month: July 2024

Alcoholism: Codependency and Effects on Family

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Alcoholism: Codependency and Effects on Family

By: Maddie Rhodes

Alcoholism, or Alcohol Use Disorder, has drastic effects on the individual, and it also takes a toll on the people surrounding them including their family, friends, and colleagues. Alcoholism always has a financial tie and can easily create instability within a family.

Alcoholism can result in martial conflict, stress, and domestic violence. It is important for a family member or friend to consider their own mental health when supporting someone who has Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). A risk that spouses face when put in this situation is codependency, focusing all of their efforts onto their partner or family member. This forms an unhealthy relationship and may lead to them blaming themselves for the addiction.

 It also has detrimental effects on children living in the household. According to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP), 1 in every 5 adult Americans resided with a relative who misused alcohol during their adolescence. They often face strong feelings of anger, anxiety, and confusion with some struggling with friendships, school, and mental health. Living via an alcoholic puts the child at a higher likelihood of developing AUD. It is important to set boundaries with the individual, for example, how much alcohol you are comfortable having in the house.

Considerations:

  • Learn about AUD and how it may affect your loved one
  • Try to avoid enabling them
  • Remove yourself from dangerous situations
  • Have an open conversation
  • Speak to a therapist or licensed professional

If you or someone you know is interested is dealing with Alcoholism or is an individual close to someone with Alcoholism, please contact our psychotherapy offices in New York or New Jersey to talk to one of our licensed professional psychologists, psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, or psychotherapists at Arista Counseling & Psychotherapy. Contact our Paramus, NJ or Manhattan, NY offices respectively, at (201) 368-3700 or (212) 722-1920 to set up an appointment. For more information, please visit https://www.counselingpsychotherapynjny.com/

Sources:

https://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Families_and_Youth/Facts_for_Families/FFF-Guide/Children-Of-Alcoholics-017.aspx

https://americanaddictioncenters.org/alcohol/support-recovery/family

Telehealth versus in person therapy: Which is right for you?

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When did you start feeling this way?

Telehealth versus in person therapy: Which is right for you?

By: Kristen Thauer

COVID-19 has undoubtedly changed the way in which healthcare operates. Many different
industries have been permanently impacted by the pandemic. Psychological
counseling has quickly turned into a telehealth industry. Some practitioners
see their clients fully virtually. For many, getting on a zoom call for forty
five minutes to an hour versus commutes to the therapy office is much easier
and less stressful. Whether it is a packed work schedule or a physical ailment,
telehealth has now made therapy more accessible for many. Despite the
convenient nature of telehealth, many argue that sitting behind a screen does
not have the same impact as a face to face interaction may have. It is no secret that human communication involves much more than verbal speech. Sometimes body
communication conveys far more about a depressed patient than words ever can.
Another commonly brought up issue regarding telehealth is the cold nature of
staring at a computer screen. Many have argued that in order for a healthy
client patient rapport to flourish, client and practitioner must meet in
person. There is no doubt that a generational divide is present: millennials
and generation Z may prefer to meet virtually, while older generations are more
comfortable with an in person session. Regardless of which you prefer, being in
therapy can be beneficial no matter the circumstance.

In person therapy can also be an escape for many, away from the stressors of home or work.

For those with familial issues, it is not always safe to be in session while at home.
Additionally, Wi-Fi and computers do fail on occasion, which can be incredibly
distracting and even distressing for some clients. Despite this, the American
Psychological Association has ruled telehealth therapy to be just as effective
as in person therapy according to the research.


If you or someone you know is interested is dealing with an eating disorder, please
contact our psychotherapy offices in New York or New Jersey to talk to one of
our licensed professional psychologists, psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse
practitioners, or psychotherapists at Arista Counseling & Psychotherapy.
Contact our Paramus, NJ or Manhattan, NY offices respectively, at (201) 368-3700
or (212) 722-1920 to set up an appointment. For more information, please visit http://www.counselingpsychotherapynjny.com/


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Sources: https://www.apa.org/monitor/2022/10/future-of-telehealthhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8956990/