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Miracles guide us through storms

Like most people nowadays, I find myself in the middle of a hundred storms, all raging at once. It would have been nice if any single storm happened on its own, but that’s just not the way cards are dealt… Continue Reading →

Please share ideas for managing Anxiety…

I’ve studied Anxiety Disorders (AD) for many years. Recently, I decided to earn a certification to treat AD; not because I have any definitive answers, but because I think everybody has the capacity to find the answers in themselves. In… Continue Reading →

Substance abuse counselor relates with this Candace

I think I can say, with some degree of certainty, that I fully understand how Candace from Phineas and Ferb feels. Her goal in life is to bust her brothers during one of their fantastic adventures. Regardless of whatever they… Continue Reading →

Is there power in prayer?

Is there power in prayer? Well, if someone were religiously inclined, she would probably say, “of course!” But it’s not that simple to me. I am not religiously inclined. As a matter of fact, I don’t like religion of any… Continue Reading →

6 ways to reduce the chances of children developing an issue with substances

According to the Parents Translational Research Center and the Partnership for a Drug Free America, there are six (6) things parents can do to prevent their child from developing an issue with illicit substances: Build a warm and supportive relationship… Continue Reading →

Being present is the key to recovery

Several months ago, I read an interview with an acclaimed opera singer/actress named Joyce DiDonato where she said, “I need to be in the moment, I need to be present, I need to be listening. And if I’m doing those things, then… Continue Reading →

Why follow gods that fail?

The other night, I was talking with someone about her struggles with anxiety.  She was telling me that there are days that she can’t sit still for even a minute; her mind races and she has no control over her… Continue Reading →

Why 45 was the right age to start brazilian jiu jitsu

One day, recently, while leading a writing workshop within an inpatient treatment facility, I heard myself say, “change isn’t easy, but taking the first step towards what you want to become will set you on your way.”  I was speaking… Continue Reading →

Six ways to reduce the chances of children developing an issue with alcohol/drugs

According to the Parents Translational Research Center and the Partnership for a Drug Free America, there are six (6) things parents can do to prevent their child from developing an alcohol and/or drug issue: Build a warm and supportive relationship… Continue Reading →

Being present is the key to recovery

Several months ago, I read an interview with an acclaimed opera singer/actress named Joyce DiDonato where she said, “I need to be in the moment, I need to be present, I need to be listening. And if I’m doing those things, then… Continue Reading →

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