This is the first of two articles dealing with the phenomenon of “amygdala highjacking” (Goleman, 2011) and the threats that it may pose to your clients’ recovery. This article describes the phenomenon, its disruptive influence ...
It’s hard to believe, but conference time is fast approaching. Scheduled October 3 to October 6, 2013, this year’s conference will convene in the beautifully restored historic public market building situated in the heart of ...
In Part 1 of this series I shared some things that I find helpful in attempting to deepen my own connection with my higher power. These include heartfelt practice of prayer and meditation, cultivating an ...
Summer is here—conjuring up the earthy scent of fresh-cut grass, the beauty of blossoming magnolias and the welcomed recognition of new beginnings and acceptance of change. With this in mind, we say auvoir this month ...
Stuff Your Face, Face Your Stuff is an eye-opening account of the dangers of food addiction and the link it can have to anxiety, depression and fear. Author Dorothy “The Organizer” Breininger tells the compelling tale of ...
A new edition of the Patient Placement Criteria of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) is coming soon. The ASAM Criteria is the most comprehensive set of guidelines for assessment, service planning, placement, continued ...
What do you do when you can’t stand your friend’s children? Is it ever okay to lie to a friend? How do you react when a friend’s spouse comes on to you? Author Mark Matousek’s ...
A basic tenet of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Alanon and other 12-step programs is turning our lives over to a higher power and seeking their guidance in all of our affairs. As you and other readers ...
“Aha” Moments Keep Coming When I edited this issue of Counselor, I observed two recurring themes: One involved the importance of resilience; the other emphasized the necessary component of spirituality to establish and maintain ...
Treated addicts who never smoked or quit smoking have been found to recover faster and remain abstinent longer than those who continue smoking. There is growing epidemiological evidence that smoking cessation is associated with successful ...
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