The Addiction Connection

Broadening our view on what it means to be "addicted"

Trauma
Differences Between Transition Adjustment and PTSD

Rubin Khoddam Ph.D. on April 12, 2024

What is the difference between PTSD and adjustment disorder? Navigate life's transitions with confidence and resilience, and learn strategies to help you thrive amidst change.

What is the difference between PTSD and adjustment disorder? Navigate life's transitions with confidence and resilience, and learn strategies to help you thrive amidst change.

Stress
8 Ways to Cope With Life Transitions

Rubin Khoddam Ph.D. on December 29, 2023

Change is inevitable, but it doesn't have to be debilitating. Practice these effective coping strategies to navigate life's changes with greater resilience.

Change is inevitable, but it doesn't have to be debilitating. Practice these effective coping strategies to navigate life's changes with greater resilience.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
CBT and PE

Rubin Khoddam Ph.D. on December 8, 2023

Here's why experienced PTSD therapists often recommend both cognitive behavioral therapy and prolonged exposure therapy.

Here's why experienced PTSD therapists often recommend both cognitive behavioral therapy and prolonged exposure therapy.

Anxiety
Understanding Adjustment Disorder

Rubin Khoddam Ph.D. on December 1, 2023

Adjustment disorder has long-term consequences when left untreated or undiagnosed; seeking professional help is crucial.

Adjustment disorder has long-term consequences when left untreated or undiagnosed; seeking professional help is crucial.

Chronic Pain
A Promising Approach to Chronic Pain Management

Rubin Khoddam Ph.D. on November 16, 2023

For people living with chronic pain, finding effective treatment options is crucial. One promising approach is acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).

For people living with chronic pain, finding effective treatment options is crucial. One promising approach is acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).

Trauma
Trauma Therapy and Addiction

Rubin Khoddam Ph.D. on October 31, 2023

Learn the connection between trauma and addiction and see how trauma therapy can be a path to recovery and transformation.

Learn the connection between trauma and addiction and see how trauma therapy can be a path to recovery and transformation.

Forgiveness
The Power of Forgiveness

Rubin Khoddam Ph.D. on October 10, 2023

Learn the concept of forgiveness, its psychological implications, and how CBT can be a valuable tool in the journey toward healing.

Learn the concept of forgiveness, its psychological implications, and how CBT can be a valuable tool in the journey toward healing.

Addiction
Unlocking Hope for Those With Addictions

Rubin Khoddam Ph.D. on October 3, 2023

Addiction treatment centers offer comprehensive programs that address the multifaceted nature of addiction. Learn how they can change lives.

Addiction treatment centers offer comprehensive programs that address the multifaceted nature of addiction. Learn how they can change lives.

Therapy
How Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy Works

Rubin Khoddam Ph.D. on September 12, 2023

Maintaining a healthy relationship can be challenging. Learn how integrative behavioral couple therapy offers hope for couples facing distress.

Maintaining a healthy relationship can be challenging. Learn how integrative behavioral couple therapy offers hope for couples facing distress.

Therapy
Why Couples Therapy Is on the Rise

Rubin Khoddam Ph.D. on September 1, 2023

Why couples therapy has expanded in recent years, and how to navigate your journey towards a healthier and happier relationship.

Why couples therapy has expanded in recent years, and how to navigate your journey towards a healthier and happier relationship.

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The Friend Effect: 23 Surprising Ways Other People Shape You

Having friends protects you in multiple ways, from slowing cellular aging to deterring bullies to bolstering your self-esteem.

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Self Tests

Self Tests are all about you. Are you outgoing or introverted? Are you a narcissist? Does perfectionism hold you back? Find out the answers to these questions and more with Psychology Today.

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