Not Everything in Moderation
A more modern and controversial viewpoint on substance abuse and addiction is moderation management. As a therapist and counselor, I have been asked about my viewpoint on this very topic. I hope this ...
Rising Above Addiction as a Label
Knowing whether or not you are addicted to a particular behavior is not always easy to identify. Part of the problem with this lies in the vagueness of how addiction can be defined. This is one of the ...
Ambivalence Regarding 12 Step Support
Ambivalence Regarding 12 Step Support Updated April 11, 2022 Whether you're dealing with a substance abuse problem or sexual compulsivity problem , you'll have to contend with whether or not you ...
New Years Resolutions: The Psychology of Calendar Landmarks
With New Years upon us, it is inevitable that many of you will be making New Years Resolutions. It seems to be a human, or at least a cultural behavior to set up goals along with calendar landmarks. “ ...
Overcoming Addictions, Don’t Wait
Overcoming Addictions, Don't Wait Whether it's a sex addiction, porn addiction or substance abuse issue, it's common to put off making a change as long as possible. Part of this comes from the denial ...
Grief and Addiction
Grief and Addiction When we think of grief, we tend to think of it as it relates to death. However grief can relate to many other situations in life as well. One of these situations is addictive beha ...
Reframing Workaholism: Understanding How Overworking Contributes to Addictions and Trauma
Updated 11/6/23 Reframing Workaholism: Understanding How Overworking Contributes to Addictions and Trauma Many people who are living with addictions fall into patterns of workaholism. Workaholism ca ...