It’s my birthday today, and a significant one at that – I’ve turned 60, which is a nice round number and one that I get […] Read More
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I got physically sober in a hospital setting, which was followed by a residential treatment stay. There, I was introduced to a 12-step program, which […] Read More
Many people in recovery have suffered a unique trauma that was often a cause of their addiction. Usually, that trauma stems from childhood and the […] Read More
Does relinquishment and/or adoption make one more susceptible to addiction? Are they froms of trauma? What should relinquishees in recovery avoid, and what should they […] Read More
Q: What is Blue Mind? A; Blue Mind: A mildly meditative state characterized by calm, peace, unity, and a sense of general happiness and satisfaction with […] Read More
No one has predicted this. No one. But we’ve all seen movies and read books, and it’s hard not to panic as real life starts […] Read More
With all that’s going on in today’s world (as I write this the U.S. Federal Funds interest rate stands at 0%, U.S. and world financial […] Read More
I’m honored to be collaborating with Dr. Wallace J. Nichols in leveraging Blue Mind science and practices to assist those in recovery from substance use […] Read More
Q: What is Blue Mind? A; Blue Mind: A mildly meditative state characterized by calm, peace, unity, and a sense of general happiness and satisfaction with […] Read More
One of the biggest lies about new-age spirituality and places that practice them (like some Social Media communities and some 12-step programs) is that we’re […] Read More
I’m sure you’ve heard all about breathing and how it’s contributing to bringing back people’s sanity—especially those of us who have suffered from trauma, stress, […] Read More
There are a lot of misconceptions surrounding adoption—the word and its meaning being the first one. What’s in the meaning of a word? One definition […] Read More
Having worked in addiction services for so many years, I know that one of the crucial aspects of solid recovery is how much support a […] Read More
Adoptees in Recovery – Indiana Adoptee Network Conference – September 12, 7:30 am Embassy Suites by Hilton Plainfield Indianapolis Airport 6089 Clarks Creek Rd, Plainfield, […] Read More
One of the successful aspects of recovery is making the person with substance use disorder feel like they matter. Years of addiction can strip anyone […] Read More
I was honored to be the guest today of John and Ben at My Secular Sobriety. The general topic was The World Post AA. Check […] Read More
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of “Parallel Universes” by David B. Bohl.] Read the entire review at OnlineBookClub.org. Imagine from your very first memory, […] Read More
Psychology Today verifies credentials and maintains a database of detailed listings for mental health professionals. Interested in finding out more about the services I offer? […] Read More
Are you doomed to a relapse once you leave the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous? No. You are not. Trust me on this—I know of many […] Read More
As someone who mostly eschews labels, I am more and more perplexed by our ability to slap those things onto others and ourselves so eagerly—well […] Read More