Many of us have heard the argument marijuana or cannabis is the gateway drug that often leads individuals to become…
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Addressing Trauma in Addiction Treatment: A Call to Therapists
Addiction impacts us all. The word addiction often evokes negative stereotypes and labels to include junkie, bum, addict, and abuser.…
Read MoreRecognizing Trauma Symptoms and Treatment Considerations
The word trauma has increased in usage over past two decades in part to criticisms of traditional therapy models that…
Read MoreMindful Breathing Exercise
My latest video on mindful breathing lasts about six minutes. Practicing mindfulness paves the way to live more focused in…
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Stress and anxiety get the best of it of us sometimes. Mindfulness breathing skills can help us to regulate the…
Read MoreAre you listening to your emotions? Let’s ask your body….
Lately I have been spending time both personally and professional talking about the power of emotions and the body. Emotions…
Read MoreThe Importance of Therapist Self-Care
Please read my latest post on self-care for clinicians Self-care (SC) is the most abundant message proclaimed by therapists to…
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Ask not what others can do for you…But what you can do for yourself!
Former US President John F. Kennedy once asked his country men and women “Ask not what your country can do…
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