At a time in history when genocide still occurs throughout our world, it is a great time to remember the history lessons of World War II and the Holocaust. As we come upon Holocaust Remembrance Day this Friday the 27th, we have an opportunity to revisit this horrible...

In the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it is easy to get caught up in all that one needs to accomplish (or feels that we need to accomplish). As fellow helpers, therapists can take on more than we intend to: possibly seeing more clients in a day than usual,...

It is reported that about one-third of people with psychiatric disorders experience substance abuse and that about one-half of substance abuse clients have the diagnostic criteria for a psychiatric disorder. The most common mental health issues for substance abusing...

Today we celebrate National Women’s Equality Day. In 1971 the U.S. Congress designated August 26th as “ Women’s Equality Day.” This action commemorated the adoption of the nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution. This amendment prohibited the states and...

When someone is entering recovery and not drinking, they are frequently anxious about engaging in social events that revolve around drinking. They may be surprised to discover that many people do not drink or drink very little, so it is not an issue if they drink or...

Most of us don’t give a second thought about alcohol content in some the foods, beverages, and medicines that we consume.   For us that are in recovery, this can be problematic.  Below is a discussion of those items that we may want to be more aware of. DRINKS (AND...

As we approach Valentine’s Day, I am reflecting on the joys of a healthy fruitful relationship and the problems that inhibit this experience from being actualized. Addiction, abuse, betrayal, mental health issues, and one’s experiences are frequently common factors....