Additional Reading How Can We Best Support Relinquishees? (adoptees, fostered and orphaned individuals) David B. Bohl https://davidbbohl.com/how-can-we-best-support-relinquishees/ Relinquishment/Adoption and Addiction/Recovery: I am Much More Than
Please join me this Friday, November 20th, at 7:00 PM Eastern, 6:00 pm Central, 5:00 pm Mountain, 4:00 pm Pacific, as I present at the
Perhaps one of the most controversial aspects of recovery and one that keeps me up at night from time to time is the concept of
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
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
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
There are certain emotions that are more damaging to our well-being than others. Those emotions are guilt, fear, and shame. Yet many of us inexplicitly
It’s a given that the stories of people with trauma are tragic. It’s how we deal with those tragedies that decide on how successfully we
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
I’ve seen a lot of entrepreneurial and non-for-profit initiatives happening ever since the outbreak of COVID-19, and the lockdown. People are helping each other with
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
Adoptees in Recovery – Indiana Adoptee Network Conference – September 12, 7:30 am Embassy Suites by Hilton Plainfield Indianapolis Airport 6089 Clarks Creek Rd, Plainfield,
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