Why We Hold on to Worry…And the Truths that Help us Let Go

Posted on February 17, 2012 by iTherapyRX

We all deal with anxiety in our lives. How often have you wondered to yourself, “Why do I keep worrying when I know better?” … “Why can’t I let go when I know I am supposed to trust God?” A great majority of us have wondered these kinds of things over and over.

It all comes down to what we really believe. We may know that God will take care of us, but if only about 20% of our mind believes it and 80% of our mind thinks we have to save ourselves, protect others and/or keep ourselves safe, then worry will win out. Continue reading →

How to Discuss Stress Management With Your Children

Posted on February 15, 2012 by iTherapyRX

Stress is commonly thought of as an adult problem, but it can affect children too. In fact, a recent poll showed that chronic stress is one of the top health concerns among children. Children who are not taught how to manage stress at an early age are very likely to become stressed adults. Additionally, stress has been linked to numerous illnesses. That is why it is important for children to learn how to effectively deal with stress. Below are some things that parents can do to help their children manage stress:

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6 Tips for Maintaining Your Well Being While Helping a Loved One

Posted on February 9, 2012 by iTherapyRX

It can be very tough to watch while someone you care about is in trouble. Whether it is a problem situation or relationship, an addiction, or a poor emotional state (to name just a few), it’s a sad thing to watch a loved one suffer. Many of us dwell so much on this problem and what we can do about it, that we feel overburdened and exhausted.

Needless to say, this is not a healthy place for us to be. But how can we be of help to someone we care for and still take care of ourselves? Here are some tips for us to consider that help us on the journey. Continue reading →

Approaches toward God in Prayer

Posted on February 7, 2012 by iTherapyRX

The most fundamental characteristic in prayer is talking honestly and with ease to our Father, as one would with a best friend. Below are simply some different routes to take in our communing, in our journey through various life events and as we develop our relationship with God. Continue reading →

Have Fun Getting Fit in 2012

Posted on January 25, 2012 by iTherapyRX

If the holiday cookies you ate are now showing up on the scale, you can get rid of the pounds without having to spend a lot of money or endure boring exercise routines. iTherapyRX offers online counseling for the Body, ensuring good health which allows a person to optimally navigate, enjoy, and succeed in their life. When you look for ways to make moving fun, you won’t even realize you are exercising.

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Father Learns a Life Lesson From His Child

Posted on January 11, 2012 by iTherapyRX

I love being a parent and helping my children navigate life’s ups and downs, but at times I need to just sit back and learn from them. One day I was enjoying some tea with my wife in our den when our five-year-old son bounded down the stairs. He ran outside and started looking frantically around our backyard.

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How to Combat Seasonal Affective Disorder

Posted on January 2, 2012 by iTherapyRX

Seasonal Affective Disorder is a type of depression that affects at least one in twenty people. SAD, as it’s often called, is usually triggered by the long, dark winter months. The lack of sunlight during that time of year negatively affects SAD sufferers in both mood and behavior. Traditional treatments for SAD are often along the same lines as treatment for depression.

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Scouting the Divine Symbolized Pursuit of God for the Author

Posted on December 13, 2011 by iTherapyRX

In her book, Scouting the Divine, Margaret Feinberg draws on the images of shepherding, beekeeping, and owning a vineyard to symbolize her pursuit of God. After studying the Bible for several years she set out to find real-world meanings of the images she had encountered in the Scriptures. The portion of her story that has impacted me the most is the time she spent learning in the vineyard.

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iTherapyRX on News 14 Carolina

Posted on November 29, 2011 by iTherapyRX

The Sunday edition of News 14 Carolina featured a segment about iTherapyRX online counseling. With the stress of holidays looming over many people during tough economic times, it is important to reach out for help if it is needed. As explained in the News 14 Carolina video with Ginger Dailey, co-founder of iTherapyRX, the pressures of the holiday can cause a lot of mental stress and instability. Continue reading →

What is Addiction and How Do You Know When it is a Problem?

Posted on November 4, 2011 by iTherapyRX

There are many definitions of addiction. It has been defined as a brain disease, a disorder, a syndrome, a moral failing, and others. There are “official” definitions, “medical” definitions, and more simple definitions. Essentially, Addiction is any behavior a person continues to do even though it causes problems.

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