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 Oxycontin Substance Abuse, Substance Abuse, Substance Abuse Counselor on Apr 14th, 2011
Donald Winnicott introduced the concept of the “good enough mother” in the context of early childhood nurturing and support. In many ways, a substance abuse counselor helps people to redo the work in personal growth and development that their early childhood failed to supply. The idea of a good enough mother is that she is [...]
Posted in Substance Abuse, Substance Abuse Counselor on Nov 15th, 2010
Emotional security is fundemental to having a happy life and being able to recover from substance abuse. Holistic therapies and methods help to bring about emotional security and well being.
