Mixed Signals

Whaaaaat!? Jennifer Lawrence. Pole dancing. While drunk. I recently read an article about a video that has gone viral depicting actress Jennifer Lawrence pole dancing at a club. She appears intoxicated while celebrating a friend’s birthday. It is a brilliant...

Running the Race

Less than one percent of the population has run a full 26.2-mile marathon. I used to think that those who do so were crazy.  Recently, I signed up to run a half-marathon. I guess that makes me half crazy. :)Curiously, though, I had a blast running 13.1 miles! As...

Stressin’ About the Stigma

“If I told somebody I was a recovering alcoholic, people would applaud and celebrate,” complains my client. “But I’d get stares and judgment if they knew I am a recovering sex addict!” Many individual and group clients have either...

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...