In recovery, you may want to do your best but good is what it takes. ___ I’ve got a hundred million reasons to walk away But baby, I just need one good one to stay Lady Gaga You may have a million reasons to quit, to walk away. But what is your one reason to … More Why is Your Good Better than Your Best?
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At first it will hurt, then you will feel more alive. That is just how things work. ___ A few weeks ago I wrote about how I will be studying for my Clinical Addiction Counsellor exam. I am investing sweat, precious brain cells and time in the process. I am using two manuals that are … More 11 Things I am Learning About Recovery While Studying for My Clinical Exam
Recovery. Some people define it as a period of reorganization after a major business loss. Other people think of recovery as what happens on Sunday morning after a few nights of just a little too much fun. Recovery means a lot to me. 12 months ago I was just a few months into my recovery … More Let’s Talk… Get Ready to Support Mental Health Initiatives Across Canada
For article, “The 11 Lessons for Success in Addiction Recovery,” click on photo above. I write articles about wellness, leadership, parenting and personal growth. My hope is to deliver the best content I can to inspire, to inform and to entertain. Sign up for my blog if you want to receive the latest and best of … More Your Lifestyle Is Your Therapy
For article, “The 11 Lessons for Success in Addiction Recovery,” click on photo above. I write articles about wellness, leadership, parenting and personal growth. My hope is to deliver the best content I can to inspire, to inform and to entertain. Sign up for my blog if you want to receive the latest and best of … More In Recovery, Discomfort is Never Terminal
For article, “The 11 Lessons for Success in Addiction Recovery,” click on photo above. I write articles about wellness, leadership, parenting and personal growth. My hope is to deliver the best content I can to inspire, to inform and to entertain. Sign up for my blog if you want to receive the latest and best of … More You’re not Dysfunctional, You’re Just Normal
I have worked as a counselor for more than 25 years. For 11 of those years I have worked as an Addiction Therapist. I teach on the Psychology of Addiction, but my experience is not only from my day job or my academic role. I have had bouts of addiction to food and I have … More 11 Lessons for Success in Addiction Recovery
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Getting High on Recovery 