The Self-Attachment Model (SAM)
The Self-Attachment Model (SAM) By: Stevie Mae Douglas, PsyD. Humans rely on their primary caretakers longer than any other mammal. This is due to the time it takes for...
Read MoreThe Self-Attachment Model (SAM) By: Stevie Mae Douglas, PsyD. Humans rely on their primary caretakers longer than any other mammal. This is due to the time it takes for...
Read MoreConversations Goals Talking with Teens about Alcohol and Drugs Don’t assume they know how you feel about drinking and substance use. Send a strong message you disapprove of...
Read MoreTreating the Teen Mental Health Crisis By Mike Gurr, MS, MA, LPC-S, CDWF Executive Director, The Meadows Adolescent Center Today’s teens and even younger children are at a higher...
Read MoreA Powerful Moment As clear ever I remember the painful but powerful moment admitting out loud I needed help, that my drinking had to stop. I was terrified…. but I...
Read MoreHanding Over the Reins After 18 years leading Arizona’s preeminent drug and alcohol rehabilitation organization, Crossroads Executive Director Lee Pioske is retiring. Chief Compliance Officer Chris Riley, will succeed his...
Read MoreSojourners: A Program for Young Adults Finding Their Way in the World #Adulting is hard. The COVID-19 pandemic made that more difficult, especially for young people. Young people thrive on...
Read MoreBeing Authentic By Dina Evan, PhD We live in a world where people tell us what they think we want to hear because they want to avoid discomfort or...
Read MoreThe Power of a Hug There’s no denying the power of a hug. If you’ve ever said you’ve felt starved for touch, you’re actually not far off. The same areas...
Read More55th Annual Southwestern School for Behavioral Health Studies The 55th Annual Southwestern School for Behavioral Health Studies Conference will be held August 13th – 17th, 2023 at the...
Read MoreRise Awards On May 11, 2023, Mercy Care recognized more than 200 community advocates and health care leaders at Mercy Honors. The RISE (RISE stands for Resilience, Innovation, Service and...
Read MoreMIND 24-7 Provides Walk-in Urgent Mental Health Care Around the Clock Heightened awareness of mental health illnesses, increased media coverage and the pandemic’s impact have helped create a more open...
Read MoreA Journey Well Traveled Ralph Earle Retires The time was June 18, 1974, Ralph just resigned as the Executive Director of Ecumenical Counseling Services to create, along with his...
Read MoreBe the Light By Barbara Nicholson Brown Like I’ve said many times — finding recovery saved my life. I was scared and confused and slowly destroying myself. Shame and...
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