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Life reminds me how we all can feed negative thoughts so much that they fill our souls and then spill out into our words and actions. We remain fixed in our negative beliefs and continue to defeat our best intentions… Continue Reading →
I’ve made it my mission to understand leadership psychology, especially as it pertains to Addiction Treatment. But, I do enjoy reading, writing, and attending plays as a break from all the seriousness of my mission. So, just for kicks, I’ve… Continue Reading →
I sit in meetings, all the time, where the topic focuses on making changes. Whether the meeting is about the requirements needed for building a software application or developing a treatment plan, the basic question is always the same: How… Continue Reading →
I wanted to share some praise I’ve received for Journey to Aztlan. As a writer, it’s quite fulfilling to receive these types of comments. If you haven’t read it yet, do yourself a favor and read Journey to Aztlan. It… Continue Reading →
I wanted to provide a graphical depiction of “SMART: goals because goals, whether in subtance abuse treatment or just in life, are critical components of becoming successful at anything. As a reminder SMART goals are: Specific Measurable: There should be… Continue Reading →
Winter and spring have been fighting for control of the weather in Northern New Mexico for the last three (3) weeks. Strong, cold winds counterpunch a jabbing warm sun. Clouds blanket blue skies with thick dense clouds that darken spring’s… Continue Reading →
Relationships are key to mental health. If our relationships are strong, then we more than likely will be healthy. If, however, our relationships aren’t strong (or worse), then there’s a strong likelihood that not only will our mental health be… Continue Reading →
I started this post intent on writing about Depression’s insidious manner of taking hold an unfortunate soul. The post was gonna be about me and my own long-standing relationship with that dark force that shrouds us into thinking we need… Continue Reading →
The illustration above is the sum total of my entire philosophy and approach to life. Regardless of the context in which I find myself, I apply the model that illustrated with usually successful results. There are no guarantees in life,… Continue Reading →
I don’t have all the answers and that frustrates me. Hell, I don’t even have ten percent of the answers. I work and study as much as I can, but it sometimes feels as though all my writing and teaching… Continue Reading →
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