1. The addict has to hit bottom before they will change. There is nothing magic about hitting bottom. Many addicts hit bottom a long time ago, and in fact, not only hit bottom, they are in a hole and can’t get out. They need a...
Most therapists who treat anxiety disorders realize that part of the dynamic of anxiety is that clients becomes anxious about being anxious, and this sends them into a negative spiral further complicating the disorder. They feel a victim of their anxiety and that it has...
Trauma sensitive schools are a new concept in education focusing on providing a supportive environment for children who have experienced trauma in their lives. By providing support and linking to community resources, trauma sensitive schools lower absenteeism, suspension, and expulsion rates. Instead of being punished...
Recovery from addiction does not have to be such an ordeal. People early in recovery hear things like, “Once an addict, always an addict,” “You will probably relapse a few times before you get it,” or “You are powerless over your addiction.” While there may...