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...

A Tool of Recovery: (BA)HALT

I appreciate the practicality of the tools used by 12 step-groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous or Sex Addicts Anonymous. The tools help in establishing consistent sobriety, which is the basic foundation upon which all subsequent growth depends.  How important are...

Feeding Your Addiction or Feeding Your Recovery – Your Choice

So, I like to look at how addiction can manifest in our lives, kind of like a pet, a cuddly, furry, loving, adoring little pet.  A pet that likes to snuggle your neck, comfort you and keep you company.  This pet of ours, our addictive traits, comes into our...

Loss of Intimacy and Connection

I remember the day that my mother-in-law instructed me how to best connect to my sister-in-laws, who are substantially younger than me.  My mother-in-law stated that it is best to meet them on their own turf, reaching out to them via text, rather than any other...

How to Create a Strong and Long-Term Recovery Plan

Research shows that 12-step groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Sex Addicts Anonymous (SAA) are vital to a strong recovery plan and long-term sobriety.  While they are not a counseling or treatment program, 12-step groups do offer help in factors...