Posts by Joshua Nichols
3 Christmas Characters that May or May NOT have Compulsive Behavior Problems: SANTA CLAUS
This huggable, loveable, jolly old soul has become the face of Christmas in many cultures. He represents the purity and innocence of humanity that we simply don’t get enough of…
Read MoreStephen King’s IT and the Horrors of Addiction
I was 10 years old when my fear of clowns began. Many people of my generation (I’m 37…and climbing) know exactly what I’m talking about! That’s right, approximately 27 years…
Read MoreMy Spouse Cheated!! Is it INFIDELITY or SEX ADDICTION?
Cheating is CHEATING and pain is PAIN. Whether it’s a single act of infidelity or some manifestation of sex addiction, BETRAYAL HURTS! If you are the wounded spouse then most…
Read MoreWhat is an INTENSIVE? Is it right for ME?
Written by: Carrie Kyger, LMFT, CSAT-C and Joshua Nichols, LMFT, CSAT When you think of “counseling,” what comes to mind? Do you imagine an older man with a white beard…
Read MoreAddiction, Trauma, & The Godfather
I’m not a professional movie critic or anything, but I don’t think you have to be one to discover good cinema. The 1972 film entitled The Godfather seems to be…
Read MoreThe MAGIC of Group Therapy
Many of us who hear the words “group” and “therapy” in the same sentence find ourselves almost immediately checking out. “Telling my problems to a complete stranger (your therapist) is…
Read MoreFSC Celebrates National Play Therapy Week
This week (beginning February 8, 2016) is National Play Therapy Week. You may or may not be aware of just how helpful play therapy can be for children and families…
Read More6 Lessons Learned from Buddy the Elf
If you are like me, during this time of year, you like to watch all your favorite holiday movies. Maybe you like the classics, such as, It’s a Wonderful Life…
Read MoreThe Tsunami of Sex Addiction
Now 15 years into the 21st century, we have seen amazing advancements in technology. We have gotten rid of our landlines and traded them in for smart phones. Many families…
Read MoreDIY? Not a Good Approach for Sex Addiction Recovery
No one should go through recovery ALONE! It is in our nature to want to be independent and establish ourselves as an individual with a mind of our own. From…
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