Developing Hope and Emotional Healing  Chronic emotional problems and the need for treatment can often leave one discouraged. Difficult situations, failures, and past disappointments…

This is the second of a two-part article on extending help to a loved one who has substance use and mental health problems. Concerned…

This is the first of a two-part article on extending help to a loved one who has substance use and mental health problems. Concerned…

Trying to Reduce Anxiety  In a co-occurring disorder treatment program, people come with a variety of mental health and substance abuse issues including social…

Negative thoughts influence your feelings and actions and can drive your addiction. Automatic negative thoughts (ANTs for short) are those deeply-held, and often repeated,…

Substance-use and resulting substance use disorders (SUD) are hazardous to your health and come at a staggering cost. Individuals with a SUD have more…

Side by Side Problems  Mental health problems are difficult to face and some people turn to alcohol, drugs, or other behaviors to distract themselves…

“People don’t resist change. They resist being changed.” – Peter Senge  Making Changes  I have spent my 30+ year career helping people change. Unfortunately,…

Wow. That’s Huge!  If you hold a magnifying glass over an object, the item appears bigger. Obviously, the object isn’t any larger, it merely…

It is not always easy to be self-assured and confident. Many people move through life with numerous doubts and insecurities. You may doubt yourself,…