Denial is a word that people in recovery use often. It refers to an addict denying their own increasing use and abuse and it’s affect on their life and the lives of those around them, or an enabler denying the progression and impact of an addict’s escalating addiction. But is denial always pathological? Are there …
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Texting has become a way of life for most people from adults through to the young teens that own a cell phone. It is a simple and effective way to share information in very short, concise messages that saves the need for those sometimes time consuming personal phone calls. The idea behind texting is wonderful, …
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These three genius steps may contain the germ of what indeed separates the really competent (dare we say genius) addiction counselor from the rest of the pack.
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I want to believe ol’ Tommy crusaded against this kind of “reasoning” (close mindedness) through out his entire career.
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Something good and worthwhile.
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Do not confuse denial and overconfidence. Distinguish the difference and better treat your client base.
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There remains one little fly in the soup for mere theorizing. Do the theories represent true progress in our field?
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The dark side of experience.
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