Monday, November 30th, 2020
23 Tools for Sobriety
Scott Brassart During my more than 20 years in recovery from substance and sex addiction, I have developed a varied and useful sobriety toolkit. More so than I realized....
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Friday, November 27th, 2020What Causes Addiction: Part 1, Nature
David Fawcett PhD Every addict I’ve ever worked with, without fail, wants to know why he or she is addicted. Often, these individuals, early on, are more focused on...Read More -
Monday, November 23rd, 2020Gratitude as a Tool of Recovery and Healing
Scott Brassart “Piglet noticed that even though he had a Very Small Heart, it could hold a rather large amount of gratitude.” — from Winnie the Pooh, by A.A....Read More -
Friday, November 20th, 2020How Shame Impacts Us
David Fawcett PhD, LCSW There are many possible sources of shame, including secrets in one’s family of origin, abuse of various forms, body shame, mental health problems, work, financial...Read More -
Thursday, November 19th, 2020The Holidays: Coping with Toxic Family Members
Dr. Alyson Nerenberg Yesterday one of my patients asked me, “Are all families as dysfunctional as mine?” I looked at her with a smile on my face and shared...Read More -
Tuesday, November 17th, 2020Dr. Rob Weiss Featured in Newsweek
In a recent Newsweek, My Turn article, Dr. Rob Weiss discusses sex and porn addiction, and how to spot it in a loved one. His five most common signs...Read More -
Monday, November 16th, 2020Wounded Healers: The Absent-Minded Sage
By Tim Stein Meditation from Gifts of Recovery. When a beginner knows what he needs, he proves more intelligent than an absent-minded sage. –Lao Tzu Getting sober is hard work. Finding...Read More -
Friday, November 13th, 2020What Is Shame?
David Fawcett PhD, LCSW Shame is perhaps one of the most common emotions underlying addiction. This feeling is taught to us at an early age, and from many sources....Read More -
Monday, November 9th, 2020Prodependent Recovery: Suggestions for Love Addicted Women
Lacy Bentley When I first joined forces with the Seeking Integrity team, I was sent and encouraged to read Dr. Robert Weiss’s newest book, Prodependence. I was busy, so...Read More