
Other Issues Treated
Habit Reversal
• nail-biting
• compulsive lying
• thumb-sucking
• hair-pulling
• smoking cessation
• other compulsive habits
Anger Management
• identification of triggers to anger
• clarification of cognitive distortions which underlie angry responses
• learning new coping techniques
• management/repair of relationships
• learning improved communication skills
Personality Disorders
• understanding personality disorders
• identification of issues and triggers
• learning new coping techniques
• management/repair of relationships
Impulse Control Difficulties
• cutting and other self-injurious behaviors
• self-monitoring training
• alternative self-soothing techniques
• methodical decision-making skills
Self-Esteem Issues
• identification of automatic negative self-talk
• assertiveness training and boundary setting
• establishing a pattern of successes
• learning new techniques for positive self-talk
• presenting self to others and body language
Stress Management
• understanding the source of your stress
• learning a model for balanced living
• implementation of new coping skills
• specific focus on workplace, family, or interpersonal stress