Faith in a beneficent higher power, a power greater than all of us, is a basic cornerstone of all Twelve Step recovery programs. Indeed, faith and its application is an explicit theme running throughout the ...
As a writer, I am well aware of my tendency to let clutter accumulate on my desk and throughout the rest of my office. Generally I postpone clearing off my desk until the fire department ...
This column will begin a three-part series on motivation from the client’s perspective. I chose this topic because motivation to change often fluctuates during the early phases of recovery, and how a client deals with ...
Spirit Recovery Medicine Bag is not your average self-help book. It teaches a whole new way to accept who you are, let go of the past, and begin the journey to wellness of the mind, ...
Ricochet, the SURFice Dog When golden retriever Ricochet was born, her owner Judy just knew she was going to be a service dog. In fact, she became a true “Puppy Prodigy,” excelling in ...
Sex addiction has become so pervasive in our society that Counselor is devoting this special issue to some of the most pertinent clinical and counseling issues facing addictions and mental health professionals who will invariably ...
Sexual disorders have gone by many names in the past; hypersexuality, erotomania, nymphomania, satyriasis and Don Juanism, to name a few. Only after Dr. Patrick Carnes, the leading expert in sexual addiction, published his book ...
Thirty Days with My Father is a heartwarming memoir about a traumatic childhood, the effects of war on a military family and an inspiring reconnection of father and daughter. Gritty, touching and enlightening, Thirty Days ...
This column is the second installment in a two-part series that focuses on the importance of sound sleeping patterns in promoting optimal recovery while safeguarding against relapse. The first installment took a detailed look at ...
If you’re like most Americans, November and December are months of great celebration. These months are filled with the gathering of families, the expression of love between friends and family members, specific ceremonies, and the ...
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