20 Life Transition Quotes for Change
Guest blog post by Stephanie Gutzmer, AuD, E-RYT Life transitions are hard – there are no two ways about it. Even though you will experience many transitions throughout your lifetime, you may not always feel like putting out the welcome sign. That’s possibly because life transitions mean change and leaving behind what you know and […]
How to Motivate an Addict to Stay Clean
Guest post by Stephanie Novak, LCSW, CRSS When you think of an “addict,” a stereotypical image most likely pops into your head of someone slumped over on the street looking gaunt, dirty, and unwell. Despite that stereotype, addiction does not discriminate. It affects every socioeconomic status, race, gender, sexual orientation, etc. Social learning has taught […]
Self-Disclosure in the Age of Social Media
Social media was barely a thing when I was in grad school. Smart phones had not yet been invented and flip phones made texting a huge pain in the *ss. What little was said in grad school about using technology beyond a phone to communicate with clients boiled down to one word: DON’T. And following […]
First Things First: Overcoming Denial In Addiction
Guest blog post by Jennifer DiCostanzo, LCSW, CADC, MISA1 Is overcoming denial in addiction important? Or even necessary? When you’re watching a loved one struggle with addiction, understanding the role that denial plays is vital! The Role of Denial in Addiction If you have ever watched a tv show or movie with scenes focused on […]
How to Feel Happy Again When Change Keeps You Down
Guest blog post by Stephanie Gutzmer, AuD, C-IAYT Cultivating more happiness in your life is possible with a little effort. Keep reading to shake off those blues and learn how to feel happy again. Related Reading: 20 Life Transition Quotes to Help You Survive Change How Can You Become Happy? When you’re wondering how to […]