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Finding Strength in the Midst of Loss
During our last gathering, the ladies of the MGS Sister Circle shared their struggles with grieving loss. Through the materials we shared, we came to understand that grieving does not only apply to losing someone to death. It also applies to the loss of who someone was to you or the loss of their functioning […]
Are You Too Busy to Be Yourself?
Sometimes it seems like the busier we are, the less time we have to enjoy life. Maybe it’s truly time to stop and smell the roses. If you find you’re too busy for you…STOP! Live your life in a way that truly makes YOU happy. Read more here. Shari Hines Warner is a Therapist, Attorney and […]
Stress kills compassion…
Have you ever noticed how the more stressed you feel, the less you care about everyone else? Stress, and in particular ‘social’ stress, can inhibit our ability to feel empathy for others. What should you do? Practice mindfulness, meditation and relaxation. It’ll do you, and others, a world of good. Read more here…How Stress Kills […]
Family Involvement is Important in Substance Abuse Treatment
Many believe that the addict is the only one affected by substance abuse and would benefit from treatment. The truth is that the family members of addicts suffer just as much as the addict themselves and can also benefit from treatment, i.e. counseling/therapy to help them learn more about addiction and how to help their […]
Denial…not just a river in Egypt!
When addiction is invading a family, the person afflicted with addiction may not be the only one with a problem. When the family members don’t believe in addiction as a disease or a problem, they become an obstacle in the way of the addict getting help. http://www.psychologytoday.com/articles/200910/overcoming-addiction