By Alan Cohen In the opening scene of the movie Mr. and Mrs. Smith, we find the couple in a therapy session. Mrs. Smith tells the therapist, “There’s this huge...
Read MoreFrom masters to mortals, the past is filled with those who have attempted to define love. LOVE IS Perhaps we keep trying because is love is ineffable and often inexpressible. It...
Read MoreBoundaries are how we teach others to be with us, and how we express our needs and wants, to validate our emotion, or support or resolve what we feel. Personal...
Read MoreBy ROBERT WEISS LCSW, CSAT-S I used to think that I was the problem. Now I understand it was my behavior and how I conducted my life that was the...
Read MoreBy Jaime Vinck, Program Clinical Director North Ridge Counseling Danny successfully completed a great residential treatment program, extending his stay from the traditional 30 day to 45 days. He moved...
Read MoreRecovery Housing in Arizona By Duane Mantey For those new in recovery having a sober living environment can be critical to long term sobriety. It offers the opportunity to ease...
Read MoreBy Stephen J. Pasierb & A. Thomas McLellen PH. D. Abuse of prescription (Rx) medications, particularly of Rx opioids (medicines that treat pain), continues to be one of the nation’s...
Read Moreby Dr. Marlo Archer Complain about situations you created. TIP: These complaints will be even more effective if you can think of someone unrelated on which to blame the situation....
Read MoreTo this day, I have not met one person in recovery who had much love for themselves when they started their journey. I did not feel an ounce of love for...
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