Handling Denial: For the Addict (Who Is Anesthetized) and the Loved Ones (Who

Handling denial: for the addict (who is anesthetized) and the loved ones (who
I've spent a good long time talking to people who have addictions, years in fact, trying to be helpful as the addiction counselor. It was always a struggle, not between me and my client, but between the both of us and the addiction. Here's a slice of …
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Substance Abuse: The Power of Acceptance
Try to tell an anorexic that she's too thin, an alcoholic that he or she drinks too much, or an enabler that he or she is perpetuating his or her child's drug addiction. The last … A coach, counselor, or 12-step program can provide much-needed …
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Scholarship helps military vets train as counselors
The Resource Training Center of Amherst and SERV Niagara have teamed up to offer a scholarship for veterans interested in training as alcohol and substance abuse counselors. The Gary L. Valeri Scholarship Program is named in honor the SERV Niagara …
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