Edward Dreyfus - Articles

Alcohol and Substance Abuse
I have been alarmed by the increasing incidence of alcohol and drug abuse, especially among teenagers.  Users are getting younger; even children as young as eight years old have been found using various mind-altering substances.  This article will focus on giving you information about the various treatments available for alcohol and substance abuse in the hope that it may help you or someone you know obtain the treatment needed. Read
By: Edward Dreyfus | 12/09/2008 | Supplements & Vitamins

After the Affair
Among the worst experiences a lover or spouse can endure is discovering that their partner either is having or has had an affair.  The sense of betrayal is so powerful that one does not think it is possible to ever get over it...ever. Read
By: Edward Dreyfus | 12/09/2008 | Marriage

On the Positive Side
Historically, the focus of all psychotherapies has been on curing various forms of mental disturbances, including maladaptive behavior, cognitive distortions, personality disorders, chemical imbalances, genetic predisposition, and so on. For the most part, the various psychotherapeutic approaches focus on ameliorating discomfort, re-structuring the personality or re-educating an individual, and changing maladaptive thought processes or behav-ior, in order that an individual might live a happie Read
By: Edward Dreyfus | 12/09/2008 | Mental Health

Coaching & Psychotherapy
More and more people are hearing the terms personal coach or life coach.  There have been newspaper articles and professional articles written on the subject.  Several people have asked me, “what is a life or personal coach and how is personal coaching different from psychotherapy?” Read
By: Edward Dreyfus | 12/09/2008 | Coaching