“Seems Wrong to Treat Drug Addiction With Drugs”

October 7th, 2013 | Posted by Michael Taleff in Addiction | Addiction Discussions - (Comments Off on “Seems Wrong to Treat Drug Addiction With Drugs”)

One of my students stated this very opinion in a recent class. We had been discussing the use of addiction medications to treat addiction. She was initially opposed to the idea, and voiced that resistance in a demonstrative manner. But, at the same time, she seemed intrigued with the possibility of treating drug problems with …
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The EnerQi Connection

October 5th, 2013 | Posted by Sheri Laine in Integrative Living - (Comments Off on The EnerQi Connection)

The EnerQi Connection We have a saying in Chinese Medicine; The mind leads the Qi (life force). Your mind is the master, your Qi is the servant. By simply shifting your thoughts, the body’s energetic frequency is elevated to much higher levels of health, happiness, and mental clarity. Qi courses through our bodies much like …
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Introducing Blogger Rob Weiss

September 27th, 2013 | Posted by Rob Weiss in Sex Addiction - (Comments Off on Introducing Blogger Rob Weiss)
Rob Weiss Sex Addiction Expert

Since this is my first online blog for Counselor Magazine, I thought it might be appropriate to briefly introduce myself and tell you a tiny bit about my background and therapeutic work. For the past twenty-plus years I have worked as a psychotherapist, primarily but certainly not exclusively treating men and women dealing with sexual …
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September is Recovery Month

September 9th, 2013 | Posted by Robert Ackerman in Addiction | Addiction Discussions | Adolescents | Alcohol Addiction | Drug Addiction | Marijuana Addiction | Prescription Drug Addiction - (Comments Off on September is Recovery Month)

September is Recovery Month. It is time to be thankful for those who have overcome addiction and a time to remember those who are still lost. To me, however, recovery month is not just about the addicted, but rather about those who have survived the addiction of another. As we know addiction is not a …
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Journaling: Weaving Together Thoughts and Feelings through Writing

September 9th, 2013 | Posted by Tian Dayton in Addiction | Trauma - (Comments Off on Journaling: Weaving Together Thoughts and Feelings through Writing)

The translating of emotion into words is both illuminating and healing. It allows us to label what we’re feeling so that we can use our logical thinking to process and understand it. It allows us to witness the contents of our mind and heart as they pour out onto the paper. It helps the right …
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Living Namaste

September 4th, 2013 | Posted by Sheri Laine in Integrative Living - (Comments Off on Living Namaste)

Living Namaste   The definition literally means ‘I bow to you’.   In yoga, Namaste is said at the end of class after the rest period (savasana) before leaving the room as a salutation of awareness – awareness of one’s divine essence. I recognize the divine essence within you. Several mornings a week, I walk …
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Introducing Our New Contributing Blogger Sheri Laine!

September 3rd, 2013 | Posted by Editor in Integrative Living - (1 Comments)

U.S. Journal Training, along with COUNSELOR Magazine, is pleased to welcome Sheri Laine L.Ac, Diplomate Ac. as a contributing blogger. Sheri has been in private clinical practice for the past 23 years, specializing in acupuncture, herbology, homeopathy, nutrition, and lifestyle enhancement through ‘balanced living’. As a writer, speaker and educator, Sheri brings experience, insights, and …
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To Name is to Explain or Is It?

August 31st, 2013 | Posted by Michael Taleff in Uncategorized - (Comments Off on To Name is to Explain or Is It?)

I sometimes notice substance abuse professionals who believe they understand addiction concepts and behaviors when, in fact, they don’t. One main reason for this false impression is that they have a profound belief that naming a particular behavior or concept, explains it. A more technical term for this naming problem is the phrase called the …
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Fall Down 7 Times, Get Up 8

August 13th, 2013 | Posted by Robert Ackerman in Uncategorized - (Comments Off on Fall Down 7 Times, Get Up 8)

When you begin to feel beaten down it can lead to settling for less. In the face of problems we often lower the bar and no longer want the best for ourselves. However, we should remember that no one rises to low expectations.