Families are places where loving relationships and trust are meant to flourish. However, in reality, destructive patterns abound in families, and some get passed down from one generation to the next. Tragically, dysfunction in one generation can beget dysfunctions in the next. Unfortunately, the human community continues to produce fractured families. However, this does not […]
Social life is essential for someone who is recovering from addiction. Let’s face it: going to treatment was hard, and you need to have some fun. However, your social life will now look different. You must work on rebuilding your social life now that you have had the opportunity to develop healthy habits and avoid
When overwhelmed by strong negative emotions like frustration and anger, do you drink and use drugs? You might find the use of substances a relief, but the effect of drugs or alcohol is only for the short term. Once that sense of relief has passed, it often becomes tempting to use these substances again. The
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Do you remember a time when life used to feel like a rainbow full of bright colors? Or sometimes it can also feel like a roller coaster ride with emotional ups and downs. Have you noticed that your current emotional life is in a different place than before? Instead of experiencing the natural, exciting waves
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Matthew Beck B.A, M.A, LMFT 

