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By Scott Bragg, LPC, CAADC, CCTP Fatherhood comes with certain expectations. These expectations are brought on by our partners, family members, friends, and society as a whole. Our own expectations are perhaps the most impactful.… Read more

By Scott Bragg, LPC, CAADC, CCTP Becoming a father is a great privilege and responsibility. It comes with its ups and downs. However, it has been a beautiful gift for me. The importance of a… Read more

By Scott Bragg, LPC, CAADC, CCTP Alexithymia is an important clinical word in the field of mental health. The word, though, reminds me of an 80’s hard rock album title. Despite my warped sense of… Read more

By Scott Bragg, LPC, CAADC Masculinity, or gender traits of being a man, is a debatable topic. Some features of masculinity are tied to the opinions of others. Where as, other traits are based on… Read more

By Scott Bragg Alcohol use as a part of our culture appears to not being going anywhere any time soon. However, the grim fact is that there is a real risk for many to develop… Read more

By Scott Bragg Describing fatherhood as a lifestyle change is a definite understatement. It is a significant life event that leads to joyous moments, adversity, learning experiences, and other new adventures. With all those changes… Read more

by Scott Bragg Acceptance is a concept that is discussed widely throughout self-help programs.  It is a big part of one’s recovery, whether it is for mental health or substance abuse issues.  The concept may… Read more

By Scott Bragg The advent of video chat software platforms have led to changes in the delivery of healthcare. In particular, mental health providers, such as therapists and psychiatrists, now provide these services online. The… Read more