Posted in Substance Abuse on Jan 7th, 2012
People often come in to see their substance abuse counselor after the festive season suffering from the post Christmas blues. The holidays are over and now it is back to routine. It can be time of risk for relapse if people see life as a chore, feel that they would be happier if life was [...]
Posted in Substance Abuse on Dec 29th, 2011
Of the many articles written under the banner – The Myth of Self Esteem -there does not appear to be a single one that actually argues in fact, that self esteem does not exist, that it is a myth. The articles would appear to be trying to say something about self esteem – what it [...]
Posted in Substance Abuse on Dec 23rd, 2011
There is widespread interest in and support for new methods of delivery for cognitive behavioral therapy. In substance abuse counseling use is now being made of modern computer technology. The use of computers in the therapy is said to significantly reduce the incidence of substance abuse in regular users, to reduce the incidence of relapse. [...]
Posted in Substance Abuse on Dec 10th, 2011
The work of a substance abuse counselor increasingly involves helping people to “stand their ground“. “Standing your ground” means trying to establish and maintain personal values and integrity against external threat. It implies having a strong sense of purpose, and of self, and of inherent self worth. Typical threats against personal integrity come from “space [...]
