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Business: Understanding Your Value and Marketing it – Adding Value to Your Practice

Posted in Addictions, Business, Career, Psychology, tagged , , , , , , , on April 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

There are a number of ways that you can expand your knowledge, sills and abilities as well as the services which you can offer your clients.  Following are five options which you might consider.
1.  Certified Substance Abuse

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Book Review: The Language of Letting Go

Posted in Addictions, Family, Inspiration, Peace, Problem-solving, Self-Improvement, Self-care, tagged , , , , , on March 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

The Language of Letting Go by Melody Beattie was first published in June 1990 is part of the Hazelden Meditation Series but continues to be one of the books that I most often refer to clients.
Ms. Beattie, who is also the author of other books

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Commitment – Don’t Be Fooled by What a Person Promises

Posted in Abuse, Addictions, Problem-solving, Relationship, tagged , , , on February 16, 2009 | 1 Comment »

So often we hear individuals make promises about their devotion and commitment but later become disillusioned or disappointed that they do not follow through.  This article examines the factors that lead to a dysfunctional cycle within a relationship when couples “talk the talk” but do not “walk the walk”.

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Politics: Do Those in Power Think They Are Above the Law?

Posted in Abuse, Addictions, Career, Leadership, Politics, Relationship, tagged , , , , , on February 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

I am always shocked to hear the news of politicians and business leaders who hit the headlines because of personal choices which ruin their reputations and jeopardize their careers. It seems that there are four basic areas in which the problems can be categorized:

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Inspiration

Posted in Abuse, Addictions, Family, Inspiration, Resources, Self-Improvement, tagged , , on December 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

For many years I have had a framed poem on display in my office and shared it with clients.  Today I share its powerful inspiration with you.
 
AUTOBIOGRAPHY IN FIVE SHORT CHAPTERS
by Portia Nelson
I
I walk down the street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in.
I am lost … I am helpless.
It isn’t my [...]

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100% Preventable

Posted in Abuse, Addictions, Clinical Diagnoses, Family, Health, Money, Problem-solving, Relationship, Self-Improvement, World, tagged , , , , , , , on December 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

So often we hear comments like “It couldn’t be helped” or “It wasn’t my fault.  Blaming others and dodging responsibility are stances that are rampant in today’s society. 

The other day I was thinking about things that are totally preventable and quickly came up with seven specific topics.  There are likely many, many more, but [...]

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What is Codependency?

Posted in Addictions, Relationship, tagged , , on November 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

Often people do not know how to handle their emotions.  They may choose to avoid or numb them with alcohol, drugs, gambling or excessively doing any number of behaviours such as shopping or eating. They often become “dependent” upon these in order to cope with their emotions and get through the day.

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