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I am the last Mestizo. Maybe there are other people who understand what it means to be Mestizo, but I wonder where they are? I don’t hear the ancient alabados anywhere anymore. No one sings these hymns that allowed a… Continue Reading →
And so, once again, I’ve completed my Holy Thursday tradition of walking to the Santuario de Chimayo. It takes me about seven hours to walk the 22 or so miles from my starting point to arrive at the mystical little… Continue Reading →
If you are self-described “life coach” or “pastor” without formal training and licensure within the mental health field, I am writing to you in the hopes that you cease and desist advising people immediately. You see, mental health practitioners become… Continue Reading →
The biggest challenge with which I’m faced as a substance abuse counselor is the idea of spirituality both while in active addiction and while in recovery. In my opinion, the reason people cower at the idea of spirituality is that… Continue Reading →
While I do think that people are entitled to their opinions and while I respect everyone’s right to express those opinions, I don’t support ignorant beliefs that interfere with people’s health. When I hear people say things like, “Gay people… Continue Reading →
Among the common ideas I run into about Addiction, the one I wish I could change the most is that being addicted is a sin. I consider it my life’s mission to fight oppression in all of its forms. The… Continue Reading →
It’s hard for me to argue with data and evidence. If I think something, but can’t support it, then I don’t discuss it much. At least I try not to; I admit that my unfounded opinions can make their escape… Continue Reading →
Treating adolescent substance use disorders (SUDs) can be challenging because of its multi-faceted nature. In an effort to address the complexity of adolescent SUDs treatment, Colistra, Campbell, and Brickner (2014) established seven (7) best practices: 1) Involve the adolescent’s family… Continue Reading →
