Making Amends in Sobriety
Whether you’re recovering with the help of a 12-step program or go about it some other way, there will be a time in your new
April 8, 2023
HIGH-VALUE-ADDED ADDICTION CONSULTING
Case Study: The Richards Family
In the following series I will talk about composite case studies based on clients who came to my practice looking for help with their emotional-
April 15, 2022
Wisconsin Adoptees: Virtual Adult Adoptee Support Group
Wisconsin Adoptees: Wisconsin Adoption and Permanency Support is working hard to provide service and offer support to the Wisconsin Adoption Community. That includes providing a
April 14, 2022
Parellel Universes: The Story of Rebirth (a memoir) by David B. Bohl
Dear Friends, After 57 years of living this story, I spent the last 4 years chronicling the lessons I’ve learned. Many of you shared these
February 4, 2018
Substance Abuse Programs Need to Look at the Whole Person – Sound Obvious? There’s More to the Solution Than You Think
“The part can never be well unless the whole is well.” These words from the ancient philosopher Plato capture what the foundation of substance abuse
November 7, 2014
Kiva Recovery – My Ongoing Gig
I haven’t kept up as often as I’d like, mainly because I’ve been busy in my role as Executive Director of Kiva Recovery. The goal
October 28, 2014
If You Don’t Stop Tolerating Things, You May Hate Yourself Later
I’m a firm believer that tolerating things that bother us is a really bad idea. How many times have you said about something, “It’s tolerable.” Or, “I can stand it.” Most of the time, I think we’re “standing” things we don’t have to stand.
As a rule, I think tolerating something is a waste of time and effort, and generally causes our lives to be less enjoyable, satisfying and fulfilling than they need to be. I just don’t see why anything needs to be tolerated.
Sometimes you need to put your foot down.
March 2, 2014
Whoabriety?
If you’re so inclined, please check out a new blog that addresses the statement: “There’s more to life than just being sober.” Please browse, comment,
June 25, 2013
Is It Odd, or Is It … Synchronicity?
The Dalai Lama said : “I am open to the guidance of synchronicity, and do not let expectations hinder my path.” Wikipedia describes synchronicity as
June 4, 2012
“Recovery”,”Sober Fun” and “Sobriety”
To many, the terms “recovery”, “sober fun”, and “sobriety” just don’t elicit much excitement, especially from those involved in them. Native Americans have created the
April 15, 2012
Adult Adoptees Affected by Chemical Dependency
In collaboration with Adoptees Have Answers (www.aha.mn) , David Bohl will facilitate a group named AAABCD – Adult Adoptees Affected by Chemical Dependency. AAABCD will
October 29, 2010
Lindsay Lohan – Please Get Help
Dear Lindsay, Please , please, PLEASE ask for help. You’re quoted in this article as saying “Substance abuse is a disease, which unfortunately doesn’t go
September 18, 2010
David B. Bohl in Christine Louise Hohlbaum’s The Power of Slow: 101 Ways to Save Time in Our 24/7 World
This from Amazon.com: Editorial Reviews “The Power of Slow is a life-changing book. Far from stating the obvious, Christine Hohlbaum provides new insights and persuasive
May 21, 2009
Recovery for athletes – improves performance but is undervalued and overlooked – Expert Advice
The following is a guest post from Sharon Richter. During a workout one burns stored fuel, glycogen, looses water and electrolytes (Sodium, Potassium and Chloride).
April 9, 2009
How to Get Employees to Be Accountable
According to FORTUNE Magazine, the top five companies to work for in 2008 included Google, Quicken Loans, Wegmans Food Markets, Edward Jones, and Genentech. What
March 18, 2009
Bringing More Spirit into Your Life
by David Bohl Do you ever notice that your life seems to run on automatic? You have routines, you have habits, and you have expectations?
March 5, 2009
Love Your Job – Yes it is Possible
by David Bohl Do you hate your job? Hopefully you don’t because about half of our waking hours are spent at work. Many of us
February 18, 2009
Beyond the Resume: Ideas for Building Wealth in a Bad Economy
It seems like every time you turn on the TV these days, the stock market has sunk even lower and the housing market isn’t looking
February 16, 2009
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