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Do You Have a Problem with Alcohol?

The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence offers this self-test as a guideline. It is not intended to diagnose alcoholism but to help determine whether you (or someone close to you) might be at risk. A “yes” answer to any of these questions may indicate a problem with alcohol.
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Irrational Thoughts

Until recently it was believed that only 10 or 12 common irrational ideas caused most of human misery (Ellis & Harper, 1975). Now, it is thought that there are thousands of misery-causing false ideas (Ellis, 1987), a few of them are very obviously irrational but many are subtle and more convincing (but still wrong). As […]

Warning Signs of an Abusive Person

Something is just not right in your relationship. Maybe you have some ideas about what is wrong, or maybe you just can’t put your finger on it. This list may be of some help. If your partner displays any or a combination of these behaviors, they you may have a potential batterer on your hands. […]

Cognitive Distortions

Emotional Wellness Matters: A Newsletter about Cognitive Distortions