Child Pornography – Part One

Possession of child pornography is a felony under federal law, as well as every state. Because I am a recovery coach, I know some offenders, and I had some questions. I wanted to know more about these viewers of child pornography. … Continue reading

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7 questions wives of porn addicts ask

Pornography addiction is a form of sex addiction. Wives of porn addicts are baffled by this addiction and feel like they are partially responsible for her husband’s behavior. The reasons for this are numerous and include the shame associated with this addiction for … Continue reading

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Ten ways of Improving Your Chances of Keeping that New Year’s Resolution

Make a list and think it through It’s that time and everyone is thinking of New Year’s Resolutions. You’re itching to get rid of that bad habit right now, but consider this: think it through. I know you have heard … Continue reading

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Believe Change is Possible

As a recovery coach, I work with people trying to change a habit. We work on finding different ways of responding to a trigger. For some seeking recovery, they want to find an easier, softer way. Others think willpower is all they need … Continue reading

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Changing a Habit

Quitting drinking or drugging is the same as developing an exercise program or winning a football game. Simply by changing a habit, you can succeed in staying sober. Charles Duhigg investigates this theory in his 2012 book, The Power of Habit. Duhigg … Continue reading

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Stop calling it behavioral health!

Stop calling it behavioral health! Does the term cause stigma and discrimination? By Robert Kent JD and Charles Morgan MD Reprinted from thefix.com, originally published on 11/12/15 When somebody is treated for smoking cessation, the care will probably be provided … Continue reading

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Internet Addiction Disorder- What is it? What treatment is available?

Internet Addiction Disorder- What is it? Internet addiction disorder or IAD is also referred to as Problematic Internet Use (PIU),[i] Compulsive Internet Use, (CIU),[ii] Internet overuse, problematic computer use, pathological computer use, or I-Disorder,[iii]. IAD is excessive computer use which interferes with … Continue reading

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Service keeps you sober — Research is proving this age-old slogan

Ever since I walked into the rooms, I heard the phrase “Service keeps you sober.” I already knew I was a helping type of person, in fact in my addiction it was called being a rescuer. So I stayed away … Continue reading

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On the Nature of Addiction and the Loss of Hope

Guest post by David Chapman The normal state of a productive and happy human existence includes a sense of hope. The  nature of addiction exhausts all sense of hope. The sense of hope is based on the understanding that the process of productive … Continue reading

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How can you heal the trauma within?

Trauma changes you. You might not necessarily like that change. How can you heal the trauma within? You have the ability to transform yourself into a healthier person. You have enormous healing potential; the goal is learning to access it—and … Continue reading

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Is there a trauma-addiction connection?

Is there a trauma-addiction connection? Adverse childhood experiences (trauma) are well known to significantly increase the risk of psychiatric disorders in adulthood. Ample evidence has shown that childhood trauma endangers the brain’s development, structure and function. Several traumatic experiences could make a person susceptible, … Continue reading

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Addiction is a Symptom of Untreated Trauma

I am a recovery coach. A recovery coach or sober companion is often called in to work with the most difficult addict, the chronic relapser. A chronic relapser is an individual that has been to several rehabs, often 7, 8 … Continue reading

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What kind of credential do I need to be a Professional Recovery Coach?

When I published my book Recovery Coaching – A Guide to Coaching People in Recovery from Addictions in 2013, the term professional recovery coach or professional recovery life coach was not in frequent use. A professional recovery coach is trained … Continue reading

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What training and certificate do you need to be a peer recovery support specialist ?

I published my book Recovery Coaching – A Guide to Coaching People in Recovery from Addictions in 2013. Since then, recovery coach or peer recovery support specialist training has become one of the fastest growing aspects of the coaching field. So, what … Continue reading

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What kind of training do I need to be a recovery coach?

I published my book Recovery Coaching – A Guide to Coaching People in Recovery from Addictions in 2013. Since then, recovery coach or peer recovery specialist training has become one of the fastest growing aspects of the coaching field. So … Continue reading

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What kind of certification do I need to be a recovery coach?

I published my book Recovery Coaching – A Guide to Coaching People in Recovery from Addictions in 2013. Since then, recovery coach or peer-recovery specialist certification training has become one of the fastest growing aspects of the coaching field. So what … Continue reading

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What is the difference between a recovery coach, a peer recovery support specialist and a professional recovery coach?

  I published my book Recovery Coaching – A Guide to Coaching People in Recovery from Addictions in 2013. A recovery coach, a peer recovery support specialist and a professional recovery coach’s job descriptions have expanded significantly since then. The organizations … Continue reading

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The Family Relationship Consultant

by Ronald B Cohen, MD According to Ronald B. Cohen, MD, an experienced Bowen Family Relationship Consultant, and this week’s guest blogger, we all struggle with balancing emotional closeness and distance in our families or origin. Learning and Doing “How … Continue reading

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Addicted to Dimes, Confessions of a Liar and a Cheat – Part 4

This week’s guest blogger is  Catherine Townsend-Lyon, an author, blogger and  marketing guru. Catherine lives in Arizona and is a recovering gambling addict.  In this blog Catherine features a segment of her book “Addicted to Dimes”. Belts, Handles and Spoons My … Continue reading

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Addicted to Dimes, Confessions of a Liar and a Cheat – Part 3

This week’s guest blogger is  Catherine Townsend-Lyon, an author, blogger and  marketing guru. Catherine lives in Arizona and is a recovering gambling addict. For the next two weeks, Catherine will feature segments of her book “Addicted to Dimes” in this … Continue reading

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