“Emancipate yourself from mental slavery; none but us can free ourselves.” These famous words by Marcus Garvey sum up quite accurately the state we yearn …
Adopting Assertiveness Pt II
A practical way in which we can begin to understand how we can improve our interactions with others is to first see how we typically …
Adopting Assertiveness Pt I
One of the most prevalent reasons that individuals seek out psychotherapy is in order to undergo assertiveness training. There are a number of factors that …
The Importance of Sleep in Recovery
In a recent and massive study that was comprised of 10,000 individuals from across the world called “the world’s largest sleep study” by experts in …
What is Vivitrol and is it Right For Me?
There are a myriad of new and potentially effective medicinal treatments for sufferers of Substance Use Disorder. For example, Campral is a relatively new medication …
What Is A Higher-Order Purpose and Why Do I Need One?
Before we discuss the necessity of a higher-order purpose in the context of recovering from addiction, let’s first examine what a lower-order purpose is and …
Embracing The “Hero” Myth
Since the earliest recorded history of mankind, we have created stories that represent themes and motifs of our collective experiences which, if examined thoroughly, can …
Resentment as a Key Contributor to Relapse
An important aspect of any relapse prevention program is the ability to understand and identify the precursors to relapse. While many factors could be looked …
Power Vs. Competence Pt. II
Conversely, we can also imagine the manager who demands that deadlines are met on time, that projects are of adequate quality, and who does so …