Gathering Virtually for Mental Health Awareness Thu May 13th 11:00am – 5:00pm Harm Reduction for Skeptics If you want to help people reduce the consequences of their substance use, you need to know about harm reduction. This presentation will give an overview of harm reduction, explore why it is a controversial topic, and review its core…
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Many people think of binge drinking as a problem that is overwhelmingly experienced by college students hoping to unwind on a Saturday night. While this specific type of alcohol abuse is often observed in young adults, they may not be the only ones affected by their drinking habits. Substance abuse can carry serious financial, emotional,…
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As a psychiatrist, I can tell you that anxiety is the most common psychiatric symptom that makes patients seek professional help. It is also well known that psychiatrists and therapists treat anxiety using interventions such as medication and therapy, and that, when combined, these usually lead to the best outcomes. What appears to be less…
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BY CYNDI TURNER, LCSW, LSATP, MAC The COVID-19 pandemic has been life-altering in many ways. As people are working from home, spending unprecedented time with loved ones, and educating and cajoling students of all ages, many are turning to drinking as a way to cope with the additional stress, isolation, and depression. We know that…
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For people with drug or alcohol addiction or mental health disorders, a support group may be one of the core components of long-term success. It is just a part of an overall treatment program. Yet, it’s critical for providing real-world support and connection with others. At Insight into Action Therapy, we offer group therapy as…
DetailsOn February 8, 2021, Craig James was invited by John Whitbeck, Managing Partner at Whitbeck Bennett Family Law, to talk on his podcast, The Mind Itself. They discussed levels of care, specifically when outpatient and inpatient treatment is appropriate for mental health and substance use therapy. Insight Into Action Therapy is an outpatient practice based…
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Putting the Care Back into Healthcare It’s a sad reflection of our mental healthcare system when most, if not all, of the calls I get, are from patients who have become exasperated by it. The commonest anecdotes include: 1) They never really explained my diagnosis or medication to me, 2) I only spent a few…
DetailsS3 E10: On Moderating Drinking?! (Cyndi Turner, LCSW) The Sober Pod: A Recovery PodcastIn this episode, The Sober Pod crew has Cyndi Turner, a harm reduction therapist in Northern Virginia, on the show. She was a unique guest in the sense that Cyndi challenges the traditional belief that all drinkers experiencing problems are “alcoholics.” She…
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A new year means a new chance, especially for those who struggle with a substance use disorder involving drugs or alcohol. There’s no better time than January to reach out to a drug or alcohol addiction treatment center nearby for help to recover. And for those already in recovery from addiction, starting the new year…
DetailsOn November 16, 2020, Matt Christian, LCSW and Craig James, LCSW, LSATP, MAC spoke about Bipolar Disorder and Dual Diagnosis Treatment to the Parents of Addicted Loved Ones (PAL) support group. The group, which typically meets in-person on Mondays from 7:00pm-8:30pm at the Reston Bible Church, was held virtually. Highlights included: Defining Bipolar Disorder and…
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