Attention Deficit Disorder, ADD, or its fraternal twin, ADHD, Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder begin in early childhood but may not be detected until later. This could be during middle school when courses can become more difficult – requiring more focus. You might ask, what courses? Good question. Algebra is a good example. Now, for the first time […]
Alcohol and Other Drug Counseling
This is a counseling collaboration about here and now issues that lead to substance use disorders involving alcohol and other drugs.
HOW ALCOHOLISM AND ADDICTION DEVELOP
First things first. What do I do? I help people change unwanted behaviors that involve alcohol and other drugs (AOD). You already have the strengths and resources you need to make these changes. If you’ve not been successful so far in making these changes, what have you got to lose by working with me? I […]
THERE ARE ONLY TWO KINDS OF BELIEFS
“To thine own self be true.” Polonius Beliefs have been mentioned several times already. It cannot be stressed enough how important it is to address this topic. The beliefs of the consumer (client, patient, explorer) are vital. We need to discover, explore and examine the beliefs of our clients. As an example let’s use someone […]
THE DIFFERENCE THAT MAKES THE DIFFERENCE
“It’s not events that shape us…but our beliefs” Anthony Robbins In my previous post I mentioned that others noticed a difference in methods the way I approached “it”, whatever “it” is. The difference begins at the first meeting with a client. There is no blaming, shaming or labeling. I believe being non-judgmental is key and […]
PROBLEMS WITH ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS
“Write about your one true thing” J.K.Rowling You will get help here with new and different ideas about achieving your change goals. Whether your problems are with alcohol, or, other drugs there are solutions. You are not helpless. There is HOPE! We all have goals, hopes and dreams. But these may seem to be shattering […]