Those who are negatively addicted embrace a reality in their darkness that “this is a good at it gets.” In that mindset they lose hope and settle in to the situation they are in rather than move out of it. (Positive Addiction, Willam Glasser) Those who are positively addicted look at their life and say […]
In this video segment, I reflect on the lessons garnered from William Glasser’s book, “Positive Addiction.” The most significant component of this book is found in understanding the difference between Positive and Negative Addiction. Negative Addiction is the resignation to a reality that “there is no hope”; whereas, Positive Addiction is committed to the notion […]
Worrying comes natural to every parent. It is normal for parents to worry about their children. It is simply part of being a parent. A parent of a child with a substance abuse issue takes worry to an entirely new level – to the point it can begin to control their lives. This video segment […]
The destruction of addiction in a family is significant. While addiction hurts the addict, it also leaves a wake of destruction on the rest of the family. Relationships suffer, negative emotions abound, and innocent victims are part of the collateral damage. A mom writes… I am so depressed. I don’t know who my boy is […]
After nearly three and a half weeks on the road, I am finally posting my perspectives on the day I experienced it. I am caught up!! This is one of many, many celebrated accomplishments in the day: I completed my 100DayChallenge/Commitment to study the I-Ching for one hundred days. Though it took me 103 days, […]
