Tuesday, April 4th, 2023
What Causes Addiction: Part 1, Nature
What 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,...
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Tuesday, March 28th, 2023Excuses and Denials: I’m Stuck. Oh My!
Tami VerHelst This happens so often it makes my head spin. I answer the phone – the one that people call seeking help for addiction. Two scenarios – it’s... -
Tuesday, March 21st, 2023Overcoming Denial: The Power of Self-Awareness
Dr. David Fawcett In active addiction, we were NOT self-aware. In fact, we were the opposite of self-aware. Any time we had an introspective thought or feeling, we squashed... -
Tuesday, March 14th, 2023Porn Addiction Denial
Robert Weiss PhD, LCSW, CSAT Porn addicts rarely view their sexual fantasy life as a cause of their unhappiness and life challenges. Even when they are neck-deep in consequences,... -
Tuesday, March 7th, 2023Addiction: The Role of Denial
David Fawcett PhD, LCSW What Is Denial? Persons in active addiction, both substance and behavioral, are unlikely to view their substance use and compulsive behaviors as causes of the... -
Tuesday, February 28th, 2023Betrayed Partners: Healing After Betrayal
Betrayed Partners: Healing After Betrayal Robert Weiss PhD, LCSW If you’re like most betrayed partners, the worst part of the cheating is not the actual sexual or romantic behaviors... -
Tuesday, February 21st, 2023The Neurobiology of Sexual Desire, Love, and Love Addiction
David Fawcett PhD, LCSW Sex and love addicts often want to know: What is the difference between sexual desire and love, and how are they related? Happily, thanks to... -
Tuesday, February 14th, 2023Understanding the Trauma of Intimate Betrayal
Robert Weiss PhD, LCSW If you’ve been cheated on and now you feel like you’re going crazy, you’re not alone. When your partner’s infidelity is uncovered, you can’t help... -
Tuesday, February 7th, 2023Addicts: Four Ways to Strengthen Your Love Bond
Robert Weiss PhD, LCSW Most of us tend to think about love as that gooey feeling we get when we’re in the presence of a particular person. You know,...