The Virtue of Patience, Part II
This is the final installment in a two-part series that focuses on applying the virtue of patience in recovery from addiction. The…
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National Recovery Month is Coming
The forthcoming month of September usually means that summer is coming to a close. Picnics are over, school begins, the weather changes,…
Why Did She Jump? My Daughter’s Battle with Bipolar Disorder
Why Did She Jump? conveys the heartbreaking tale of author Joan E. Childs’ experience of losing a daughter to suicide—suicide that was…
The Use and Misuse of Language by Addiction Counselors, Part I
The language we use has the potential to have a significant effect, either positive or damaging, which is especially important in relationship…
Motivation from the Inside Out: The Client’s Perspective, Part II
This is the second column in a three-part series on client motivation to change. The first part discussed motivation as a state,…