Mark Myers received his Master of Social Work Degree from Loyola University in 1987. He has been practicing in the helping profession since 1981. He is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 1990. Also, since 1988, he is a Certified Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor. Mr. Myers provides counseling to individuals, couples, children and adolescents for a variety of areas including: drug and alcohol abuse, parenting issues, marital issues, depression, anxiety, and anger issues. He presents workshops and consultations to mental health professionals and the community from the mental health and addictions fields. Professional Orientation His professional approach focuses on behavior and thought. Mr. Myers uses strategies to enhance problem solving skills, communication, and coping skills. According to research findings, there is a strong relationship between our thoughts and our emotions. By understanding and becoming more aware of this relationship, individuals will be able to redirect unproductive thought and behavioral patterns. Mr. Myers also encourages tapping into our own resources using handouts, readings, and therapeutic exercises. He works in partnership with individuals to change behaviors and thoughts. This approach allows individuals to continue to grow even after therapy ends. Mr. Myers has provided numerous presentations to schools, business professionals, and community members. He has offered lectures in the following areas: substance abuse, anger management, communication skills, stress management, general wellness, and steroid abuse. He has also consulted to school districts, hospitals, corporations and agencies in various capacities. Education BA: Northeastern Illinois University MSW: Loyola University Certified Alcohol and other Drug Counselor Licensed Clinical Social Worker Publications Exercise Addiction and Steroid Abuse. January 1990 (Hazelden Publications). Affiliations National Association of Cognitive Behavioral Therapists National Association of Social Workers · Author has 91 answers and 193K answer views · 13y ·
When the topic of worrying comes up, people think of worrying in negative terms. This is not always the case. To some degree, people will always worry. That is a human emotion that we cannot escape. Worrying obsessively and allowing the worry to effect your life is when it becomes a problem. In general, worrying allows us to see a problem or potential problem and motivates us to address it. Worrying creates the opportunity for us to problem solve. If the worrying never evolves into addressing the issue, it becomes problematic.
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