This blog post was written by guest blogger, Judy McLaughlin-Ryan. She has been conducting a group for women with issues of trauma, sexual abuse, and addictions for over two decades, in Westwood, California. For further information please go to judy@asrtherapy.com or contact me directly at jmcr4444@aol.com. Please note that the opinions presented in the article [...]
Recently, I heard this statement during a group process, “I grew up in group.” A client talked about her transformation during a group process, starting in a place of anger and resentment to a place of release and search for passion. Prior to entering group this client talked about being highly reactive to others and [...]
Marie’s Story Marie asked me to tell her story. I’ve changed her name for the purpose of this article. Marie came from a middle class Christian family from the mid-west. They appeared perfect on the outside, yet her family had many secrets. Marie was sexually abused multiple times before the age of 5 by various [...]
Recently Dr. David Ley has conducted interviews and wrote articles about his latest book, “The Myth of Sex Addiction,” due out March 2012. He has made comments saying psychotherapists who treat sex addiction are trying to fill their pockets with money by making up a disorder that doesn’t exist. I couldn’t believe what I was [...]
The holidays can be triggering for many people in recovery. You may have negative feelings towards family members (or they to you). You may associate the holidays with negative experiences. It’s particularly difficult when you have an addiction you’re recovering from. There are many opportunities to get sidetracked from your recovery plan. There are many [...]
Ronald Pies, M.D. said “Having problems means being alive” and even though we may struggle in this life, being alive is something to be grateful for. The article discusses mindful grieving which allows people to feel, without judgment. The articles also gives 7 tips to help during this time: Read More (http://blogs.psychcentral.com/mindfulness/2011/07/why-feeling-grief-is-good-for-us/)
This guest blog entry is by Ryan Rivera, the founder Calm Clinic. Please note that the opinions presented in the article are that of the author and not necessarily the opinions of RHN. RHN chooses to publish articles and share individual sites to evoke discussion and show all options, ideas and beliefs. Sweaty palms, tightness [...]
How many of us have had this thought? Here is a great article that looks at the challenges, such as: confusion, unrealistic expectations, mindless habitual activities and fear. The author comes up with several solutions to work through these aspects. Read more by visiting: http://bit.ly/r7AAM3
Don’t be too quick to have sex with someone you’re dating. Having sex too early in the dating process has proven to be ineffective in securing a relationship with many women I know and treat. If you looking for a fling, then this isn’t the blog entry for you. If you desire to have a [...]
This guest blog entry is by Kenneth Anerson, the founder and CEO of The HAMS Harm Reduction Network and the author of How to Change Your Drinking: a Harm Reduction Guide to Alcohol. Please note that the opinions presented in the article are that of the author and not necessarily the opinions of RHN. RHN [...]
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