Weekly Quote: “Happiness is a butterfly, which, when pursued, is always just beyond your grasp, but which, if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you.” – Nathaniel Hawthorne Contemplation: ~ So you like to get high? Who doesn’t? We all do! And……we do it all the time! And…what is getting high anyway? Is […]

Weekly Quote: “Strength doesn’t come from what you can do; it comes from overcoming the things you once thought you couldn’t.” – Unknown Contemplation: ~  What would happen to us if we based our actions solely on our fear without ever challenging it? Would we ever learn how to overcome anything? Would our coping muscles get […]

Weekly Quote: “The thing that is really hard, and really amazing, is giving up on being perfect and beginning the work of becoming yourself.” – Anna Quindlen Contemplation: ~ Imagine a world where no one needs anything from anyone because chat gpt and A.I. give the “right” answer for everything…..yuck! How boring…..how lacking of heart and accomplishment. How would […]

Hi Everyone, So nice to be back! The practice has been so busy I let the blog get away from me, but I would very much like to try and pick it up again. I realized I am creating content for my psychotherapy group weekly that perhaps others could benefit from. There are variations on […]

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An inescapable topic – this week we look at self-esteem and it’s supposed limitations and hard fought victories. Featuring Maya Angelou.

There are many ways to recover, and this weeks contributor offers us an articulation that loosens the tough bits and reaches deep. Thank you Daymond W.

Trivia Question – what are the top two most deadly detoxes from substances? The answer may surprise you – this week at AddictionTherapyNYC.

Have you ever wondered what the diagnostic criteria for Alcohol Use Disorder are? Welcome backstage. If you or someone you love is suffering – call me.