Category reflective journaling
Missing deadlines suck. However, I’ve never actually turned into a pumpkin when I’ve missed a deadline of any kind. Sure, I might get yelled at or feel badly about letting someone down. But usually, nothing worse ever happens. I say,… Continue Reading →
Missing deadlines suck. However, I’ve never actually turned into a pumpkin when I’ve missed a deadline of any kind. Sure, I might get yelled at or feel badly about letting someone down. But usually, nothing worse ever happens. I say,… Continue Reading →
Green is gold, right? At least, that’s what Robert Frost claims. After my afternoon “decompress,” I think agree with him. It’s been a busy day with more than the typical demands upon my time and headspace. I was feeling a… Continue Reading →
Fighting substance abuse isn’t easy; many people have opinions towards substances and addicts, but few offer any real solutions. One thing that I really don’t think helps is solely looking at substances. While I do think that we have to… Continue Reading →
As a drug and alcohol counselor, I’ve seen more than my fair share of addiction-related suffering. While I’ve been very lucky to have been a part of people’s recovery process, more often than not, I’ve seen people who just LOVE… Continue Reading →
I believe in the idea that reflective journaling can literally heal a person. Especially when it comes to building leaders: Reflective writing is a powerful tool that allows a person to best learn how to lead his or her life…. Continue Reading →
Here’s my pitch: If you buy 49 Tips and Insights for Understanding Addiction, read it, and do as many of the exercises as you can, you will be both prepared to handle Addiction and be much more inoculated from Addiction’s… Continue Reading →
The reality is that there are hundreds of ways to treat a substance abuse problem. The challenge for practitioners is which is the best? For me, approaches that focus on client empowerment and establishing meaning through the client’s perspective tend… Continue Reading →
Ok, so I have the book that I’ve always wanted to promote ready for the streets. The promotion begins. To prepare, I always start with a “curriculum” of what it is I want to discuss during readings, presentations, and workshop… Continue Reading →
One of the biggest “trap” questions I’m asked is, “Can Addiction be cured?” Over the years, I’ve wavered because sometimes I think it can, but other times, I’m just not sure. However, while I understand that Addiction is an individualized… Continue Reading →
