The Reason that Gets a Client Sober, Won't be Enough to Keep Them Sober
Aug 29, 2022
The love of others, the law, nor the hope of a good future are enough to keep someone sober long term. Today we’ll talk about why that is and what to do about it.
Working With Client Substance Use Doesn’t Require New Skills!
Aug 22, 2022
The main skills we use every day in therapy sessions are what you need to start working with client substance use. You already HAVE the skills you need to work with substance use and today, I’m going to tell you how it works.
Where do Mental Health Therapists Fit Into Substance Use Recovery?
Aug 15, 2022
Treating a medical symptom without looking for the cause is what its like to treat substance use without addressing mental health. Mental health therapists are vital to recovering people. We are needed and wanted in that space. Today we’ll talk about the role of mental health therapists in recovery.
Addiction Myth 2: People Choose their Substance Over their Love Ones
Aug 8, 2022
Why it's just not true that people who are using choose their substance over their loved ones. My heart, like yours, has hurt for my clients. I’ve been livid with their family or friends and felt helpless. Listen to this episode to hear how I found compassion.
A Recovery Story: Jean
Aug 1, 2022
I first “met” Jean, the person featured in today’s episode, while being a guest on her podcast, The Bubble Hour. Jean has been hosting the Bubble Hour for several seasons and provided space for hundreds of guests to share their recovery stories. Serving as an inspiration to people all over the world. In this...