With Addiction, Reality is an Acquired Taste
I rarely read books about people's personal struggles with addiction.
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518 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
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Rock Bottom in Addiction: What is it and how do you know if you’re there?
I’ve been a drug and alcohol counselor for a long time, but this work still interests me.
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COVID-19: It's deja vu all over again
In the last week, three of my online therapy clients have referenced the movie Groundhog Day describe life during COVID-19.
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It's Okay to Admit This Sucks
Even though we are healthy and financially stable – at least for now - our lives are a dark, closed-down version of what they once were.
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How to Cope During COVID-19
Here’s the stuff I’ve found most helpful during COVID-19, though these are not necessarily in order of importance.
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COVID-19 and Addiction: How Online Therapy can Help
All of the uncomfortable and unpleasant facets of life during this pandemic contribute to addiction and relapse.
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How safe is marijuana?
The argument for marijuana legalization is a valid one, but it often overlooks the fact that marijuana can be problematic for people.
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When is it time to come to marriage counseling?
Unfortunately, couples sometimes don’t come to marriage counseling until it’s too late.
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How does grief counseling help?
Grief is one of the most difficult experiences we go through.
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Why it's hard for guys to talk about feelings
As a mental health counselor, clients often ask me – especially guys – if it’s really necessary to talk about their feelings.
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When is infidelity a sex addiction?
Not everyone who cheats is a sex addict, and not all sex addicts are cheaters.
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Am I a sex addict?
Sex addiction is a fairly new term and can be especially hard to wrap one’s head around.
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How women need men to listen to them
Most men have misunderstandings about how to listen to their wives.
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How do you know if you're an addict or alcoholic?
On the most general level, you have a drug or alcohol problem if it creates problems in your life.
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Do the 12 Steps work?
I believe that everyone is different and that the path to sobriety isn’t the same for everyone.
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Problems created by the Internet
We have seen more and more clients whose problems have been created by or made worse by the Internet.
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A great listening exercise
One of the things nearly every couple who comes to marriage and couples counseling struggles with is communication.
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Using technology to remind yourself
It’s often difficult for people to remember what they learn or realize in therapy, even when these realizations feel important.
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