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Mindfulness practices such as centering and guided meditations practiced at the beginning of a therapy session help clients calm their thoughts and their bodies. As a result they are better able to make associations and interpretations by using a diffe…
Approximately 15% of the U. S. population has a personality disorder, according to the DSM-5, the manual of mental disorders that therapists use. Some (not all) people with personality disorders or traits get into intense conflicts or increase conflict…
Charles “Bud” Dasey was a 19-year-old sailor when he landed on Normandy 70 years ago. Now 89, he travels around with his D-Day in a box exhibit, visiting schools and museums teaching children about what happened there. The one box of D – Day memorabil…
Our guest today will discuss how and why people become addicted to painkillers when suffering with chronic pain. The topic will include: The similarities between addiction and chronic pain; Why people experience chronic pain and the factors that contri…
Addiction can threaten the lives of people via many different avenues: recreational drugs, painkillers, alcohol, food, and more. While many of us grow excited about the holiday season, there are others that become anxious about this time of year. The…
Our guest today will share some of his own personal story about a father and son trapped in the world of addiction, and how the miracle of recovery has the power to restore one’s life, relationships and emotional wellbeing.
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At Crossroads, we believe that substance abuse, mental health and co-occurring treatment must build upon and respect people’s unique needs to focus on self-determination, personal choices, positive relationships and connectedness. There are significant…
Our guests today will discuss the Recovery Unplugged program, the Face The Music Foundation, and their contribution with the UNITE event in Washington DC October 4, 2015.
Our guest today brings many years of experience working with women in recovery to address the key issues mothers face at all stages on their recovery path. She will share advice along with inspiring stories of recovering moms, including her own, to off…
We all want young people to make good choices. In a challenging 24/7 world, too many youth use alcohol and other drugs to cope. We can make a difference by talking honestly with them and encouraging nurturing connections.
Jeanne Blake is a medical …
WestBridge Meet & Greet
At WestBridge, we work with adult men and families from around the country and, in some cases, the world. One of the unique features of our model is our virtual Meet & Greet service which allows us to deepen our assessment and begin building trust and engaging participants in the pre-admission process.