Disclosure After Infidelity

There is often a mixed reaction when we talk about a full disclosure – some couples want to race into it, others are scared to face it. Sometimes one party wants it, and the other doesn’t. Research shows, however, that 94% of couples that go through the...

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...

Understanding the Terms of Addiction

Addiction is often seen in numerous ways in a family system.  When one person is effected by the use of addictive traits, whether substance use or behaviors, others around them are also effected.  The effects are often due to secrecy, shame, guilt, not...

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...