Teaching Youth to Avoid the Snare of Porn

Would you be surprised to hear that porn sites get more monthly visits than Netflix, Amazon and Twitter combined?  The first time I heard that, I sure was! The sheer volume of pornography use doesn’t merely reflect use by adults. With the prevalence of...

Meditation as a Recovery Tool 

I think back fondly to one of my favorite twelve-step meetings when I was in early recovery. The meeting focused on meditation. After introductions, group members turned off the room lights, closed the doors, and drew the curtains shut, creating an atmosphere of...

New Recovery Event – Milestones

  We are excited to announce the launch of a quarterly celebration for all of our clients in recovery. Whether you’ve recently begun your journey of recovery or have been around the block a few times, this is an opportunity for you to reflect on your...

Addictive Cycles

Addiction can manifest itself in individuals through both behaviors and substance/alcohol use.  Some of these behaviors are well accepted in society and can be considered healthy behaviors, such as drinking a glass of wine with dinner for heart health or taking...

Talking to Kids About Sex

Let’s get straight to the point: Sex is a thing. And as a parent, you are keenly aware of that fact that your kids may not know about it yet, but they will. And boy will they have questions. The prospect of this may seem daunting and fear-inducing. Fortunately,...