by Jennifer Lorey | Oct 4, 2020 | Eating Disorder/Body Image, Self Sabotage
What kind of relationship do you have with your body? Is it a loving one? It is a critical one? Is it an abusive one? How often do you think of what your relationship with your body is? In my practice with those suffering with body image issues – the primary...
by Jennifer Lorey | Jul 31, 2019 | Narcissism
Narcissistic Personality Disorder is one that is complex and easier to diagnose than to treat. It is a disorder that can prevent true intimacy and closeness – the goal of the narcissist is to have complete control, all the time. Here are some common behaviors that a...
by Jennifer Lorey | Apr 3, 2019 | Addiction, Alcoholism
When working with clients who suffer with alcoholism, I do my best to include the family members that have been impacted. Very often, the client and the family are of the belief that focus is only on the “identified” client and that the family’s job is over once the...
by Jennifer Lorey | Sep 19, 2018 | Self Sabotage
Trying to make others happy can be a positive characteristic in a person. Perhaps they are described as generous, kind, selfless, helpful, easy……but when does this cross over to behavior that can be detrimental to someone’s emotional and mental health? Throughout my...
by Jennifer Lorey | May 15, 2018 | Addiction, Alcoholism, Family
When families of loved ones are faced with the disease of addition there is a tremendous amount of confusion, concern, anger and everything in between. While support for an addict in recovery is vital – enabling an active addict can be lethal. This is where so much...
