September is Recovery Month. It is time to be thankful for those who have overcome addiction and a time to remember those who are still lost. To me, however, recovery month is not just about ...
The translating of emotion into words is both illuminating and healing. It allows us to label what we’re feeling so that we can use our logical thinking to process and understand it. It allows us ...
Living Namaste The definition literally means ‘I bow to you’. In yoga, Namaste is said at the end of class after the rest period (savasana) before leaving the room as a salutation of ...
U.S. Journal Training, along with COUNSELOR Magazine, is pleased to welcome Sheri Laine L.Ac, Diplomate Ac. as a contributing blogger. Sheri has been in private clinical practice for the past 23 years, specializing in acupuncture, ...
I sometimes notice substance abuse professionals who believe they understand addiction concepts and behaviors when, in fact, they don’t. One main reason for this false impression is that they have a profound belief that naming ...
When you begin to feel beaten down it can lead to settling for less. In the face of problems we often lower the bar and no longer want the best for ourselves. However, we should ...
Sherry Gaba LCSW, Psychotherapist, Life, Love & Recovery Coach is featured Celebrity Rehab on VH1. Sherry is the author of “The Law of Sobriety” which uses the law of attraction to recover from any addiction. ...
I was a recent speaker at a “Theology on Tap” lecture. This speaker series takes place in the fun, relaxed setting of a local pub, and my topic, of course, was my latest book, ...
Make no mistake about it; one of your very best professional friends is the question – why. Perhaps the finest reason “why” is your best friend is that it doesn’t allow you to rest on ...
The Feeling Floor Check is one of my most popular exercises. I created it about fifteen or twenty years ago when managed care took over and at that time clinicians in our area were being ...
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