Addiction Myth: People Have to Hit Rock Bottom to Get Sober
Jan 30, 2023
Addiction Myth: People have to hit rock bottom before they can get sober. It’s a really good thing that this isn’t true. If people had to find the very bottom before they could get clean, there would be so much more misery. Today we’ll talk about why it matters that we debunk this myth.
Substance Use Decision Tree-Explained
Jan 23, 2023
I created a quick reference guide to help you determine if someone’s substance use is appropriate for you to work with or if they need a specialist. Today I’ll walk through it and explain how it works.
Would You Have Guessed They Had Alcohol Problems?
Jan 16, 2023
People often hide things they aren’t ready to talk about and that can make it really hard to find out organically if someone is overusing substances. In today’s episode we’ll hear about five real people who had issues with alcohol, but wouldn’t have presented for alcohol treatment alone.
To Take Insurance or Private Pay Only?
Jan 9, 2023
Going into private practice is a big deal with a lot of things to consider. One of the biggest decisions that has to be made is if a therapist will take insurance or not. This can be a controversial topic and I wanted to help shed some light on why some therapists choose to stay away from insurance panels.
A Recovery Story: Andrea
Jan 2, 2023
Andrea Owen is an author, global keynote speaker, and professional certified life coach who helps high-achieving women maximize unshakeable confidence, and master resilience. She has taught hundreds of thousands of women tools and strategies to be able to empower themselves to live their most kick-ass life through...