Check out Cyndi’s most recent article in GoodTherapy.org entitled Am I Ready to Change My Drinking Patterns? You’ve decided to seek help for substance abuse, but how do you know where to start looking for help? These considerations can help you find the right support.
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Unblinded is the true story of Kevin Coughlin who became suddenly blind due to a rare genetic disorder known as Leber’s. Twenty years later, without medical intervention or explanation, his sight miraculously began to return. But that’s not the full story. At the lowest point of his life—blind, jobless and broke, Kevin decided to fight…
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Each day we critique ourselves in what we have and have not done, the way we reacted to situations and how we could’ve done a better job. Often people feel unhappy with what they’ve done each and every day. This leads to a life that is dissatisfied, frustrating and even depressing. This cycle becomes contagious. …
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The holidays are a time filled with fun and celebrations. While they are full of excitement, they can also be a time of heightened stress and overeating. Tis the season for holiday parties, bake-offs and cookie swaps in addition to the added stress of shopping and planning—a recipe of events that can lead to emotional…
DetailsLisa Geraci Rigoni, owner of The Organizing Mentors I believe people bring too much stuff into their lives for many reasons. First, it makes us feel good. We feel rich; we are comforted; safe. We also seem to think that the more stuff we have, the happier we will be. Will we be seen as…
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With homecoming parties and celebrations after football games going on throughout our area, the topic of teen drinking is very relevant this fall. As parents, we try to find balance in our parenting style. We want to let our kids have experiences that bring them happiness and fun. We sometimes talk ourselves into looking the…
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Check out Cyndi’s most recent article in GoodTherapy.org entitled Where Do You Fall on the Spectrum of Alcohol Use? You’ve decided to seek help for substance abuse, but how do you know where to start looking for help? These considerations can help you find the right support.
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What do you do when your teen is using drugs or alcohol? The first time you caught them, maybe you referenced the D.A.R.E. Program, maybe you grounded them, or maybe you took away their electronics. You likely had a sit-down conversation that substance use was not acceptable. You eventually moved past it and worked to…
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So I left work early last week. I rushed home to be there in time for when my middle schooler got off the bus. I know she doesn’t like to be home alone. While catching my breath and eagerly waiting to hear how the first day went, I got a text from her: “mom can…
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