Addiction

Dr. Kevin McCauley and Sue Diamond at the Trauma and Addiction Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada

I grew up in a small town in northwestern Ontario where there are literally more moose per square kilometer than there are people. We played in the bush and lived off the land. It was our way of life. So,

“Those who do not grieve with their whole hearts, Do not laugh either.” ​– Golda Meir, (1st woman Prime Minister of Israel) Giving up our addiction is like saying goodbye to a best friend. For many of us, it is

I am currently reading an excellent book, titled, “The Gift of Presence: A Mindfulness Guide for Women” by Caroline Welsh. Even though it’s written for women, of course men can benefit from it as well. ​ I wanted to take

The Road to Good Life Recovery: When I got sober, I figured all I had to do was stop drinking and drugging, avoid the people and places that got me in trouble and everything would be fine. I thought to

The Road to Good Life Recovery: When I got sober, I figured all I had to do was stop drinking and drugging, avoid the people and places that got me in trouble and everything would be fine. I thought to

In my last post, I discussed how our legacy – the experiences of those who came before us – impacts us emotionally in big ways. Multi-generational trauma is real, and powerful unconscious force in our lives. Stories I Hear Regularly

I’m asking this because it’s important for us to know our history so that we can better define our future. Healing often involves the lives of those who came before us. When we face and heal our histories, we attain

Neuroscience teaches us that addiction impairs decision-making and bypasses impulse control. We do things under the influence that we wouldn’t dream of doing sober. ​ Recently, a client I hadn’t seen in some time booked an appointment. Her partner insisted