An Ounce of Prevention: A Course in Relapse Prevention Tool This article is the first in a series intended to introduce you to relapse prevention tools you will find in our upcoming publication entitled: Ounce of Prevention: A Relapse Prevention Guide. The guide’s unique design and task oriented approach to identifying and intervening on your […]
Read entire entry 2 comments [apss-share networks="facebook, twitter, google-plus, pinterest, linkedin" counter="1" total_counter="1" http_count="1"]One in the Spirit: A Week’s Summary #2 We seek harmony in our relationship with our partner. When that harmony is disrupted because a loved one is troubled, we struggle with what to do, or not do. We must look inside ourselves to determine how to be of service to our partner without bringing our […]
Read entire entry 1 comment [apss-share networks="facebook, twitter, google-plus, pinterest, linkedin" counter="1" total_counter="1" http_count="1"]Question/Comment: What are the potential challenges of therapists who are recovering from an addictive disorder attending meetings where their clients past, present, or future, may attend? We would like to hear from all professionals regardless of whether or not they have personal recovery experience. Question posted by LCCS Staff LCCS Response: There are a great […]
Read entire entry 12 comments [apss-share networks="facebook, twitter, google-plus, pinterest, linkedin" counter="1" total_counter="1" http_count="1"]Question/Comment: What are the potential challenges of therapists who are recovering from an addictive disorder attending meetings where their clients past, present, or future, may attend? We would like to hear from all professionals regardless of whether or not they have personal recovery experience. Question posted by LCCS Staff LCCS Response: There are a great […]
Read entire entry 0 comments [apss-share networks="facebook, twitter, google-plus, pinterest, linkedin" counter="1" total_counter="1" http_count="1"]One in the Spirit: A Week’s Summary #3 Let the Slogans Guide You Empathy can be challenging. If we are not mindful that it is by God’s grace that we are in successful recovery, it is easy to be judgmental of others who continue to struggle with their own challenges. Why are they so stuck? […]
Read entire entry 0 comments [apss-share networks="facebook, twitter, google-plus, pinterest, linkedin" counter="1" total_counter="1" http_count="1"]We believe that a relapse into active addiction is a preventable syndrome and not a predictable aspect of recovery. Proponents of the position that relapse is a common phenomenon in the recovery process from addiction would have you believe that relapses are expected and that most people recovering from an addictive illness will “fall short” […]
Read entire entry 1 comment [apss-share networks="facebook, twitter, google-plus, pinterest, linkedin" counter="1" total_counter="1" http_count="1"]Assisting a client, who is repeatedly relapsing can pose a good many professional challenges. Traditional recovery wisdom suggests that the “all addicts relapse for exactly the same reason – to change the way that they feel.” When we are helping clients to build strategies for interrupting a relapse process they find it helpful to understand […]
Read entire entry 0 comments [apss-share networks="facebook, twitter, google-plus, pinterest, linkedin" counter="1" total_counter="1" http_count="1"]One in the Spirit: A Week’s Summary #1 Starting the Day How will you start your day? Are you thankful for the relationships in your life? Starting the day with gratitude for your partner or the awareness you have for a romantic bond in your life is a way of starting the day with a […]
Read entire entry 0 comments [apss-share networks="facebook, twitter, google-plus, pinterest, linkedin" counter="1" total_counter="1" http_count="1"]If you or a loved one is concerned about your consumption of alcohol and/or drugs but are unsure whether or not you you want to seek outside help then perhaps one or both of these tools can help you in the decision process. The Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test (MAST) is a 22-question self-test to help […]
Read entire entry 2 comments [apss-share networks="facebook, twitter, google-plus, pinterest, linkedin" counter="1" total_counter="1" http_count="1"]There are a great many challenges to the security of a romantic relationship. The fears of our past life experiences […]
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