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Why you should listen to me

Once, during a group session, a large man asked, “Why the hell should we listen to you?”  It was a fair question and I am compelled to share my response…. I stepped forward and took a deep breath.  I wanted… Continue Reading →

A FREE path to health

The definition of leadership I use, everyday, is: The contextually appropriate, social distribution of power.  What this definition means is that it is a person filling a leadership role should seek to recognize ever-changing landscape of which he or she… Continue Reading →

Psychological health is a product of our relationships

In order to understand people, i think it’s important to understand that no single person is EVER purely  a single individual.  To help explain what I mean,  I will co-opt the following, “The individual who is considered in psychological theory,… Continue Reading →

Call me back: Someone's life depends on it!

“Hello, this is Juan Blea calling to refer a client. Can you please call me back to set up a time to do a screening?” I must’ve said that fifteen times this week. Guess how many calls back I received?… Continue Reading →

An open letter from an addict to those who love him

Hi.  First of all, please understand that I’m still here.  I know you’re worried and I know you think I’m heading down a bad road.  But I’m still here and I really need you to love me anyway.  It’s hard… Continue Reading →

Let's use compassion to treat addiction

Whenever I’ve known someone to get into a car accident, I’ve seen enormous amounts of support: People head to the hospital in droves and offer any assistance they can.  Seeing that much support tends to fill me with belief in… Continue Reading →

There's always a reason to celebrate

Battling addiction is a lot like looking out onto the ocean: Addiction is a big enemy that can swallow me whole.  When I look out into the ocean, I can’t help but feel overwhelmed.  I know that if I tried… Continue Reading →

Focus on the future, not the past

When I was little, I used to sit on the floor and watch my Grandma sew.  She’d guide the fabric with expert skill until pieces of cloth became dresses that would rival those hanging in fancy stores.  But, what was… Continue Reading →

Anger can be managed

Anger and I are old friends.  I remember once I was doing a panel discussion several years ago about what motivates and informs my writing and I answered without even thinking, “Anger.”  At the time, it was a true statement. … Continue Reading →

Understanding our feelings will lead to freedom from them

Teaching about Aztlan isn’t easy.  Neither is teaching writing.  People tend to associate writing with mean teachers who couldn’t be pleased and so they tense up at just the thought.  Plus. most people haven’t heard anything about the Chicano Movement… Continue Reading →

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