Blog Palliative Care The structure of the U.S. population has been changing over the past few decades. But in 2011, as the very first of the Baby Boomers turned 65, the U.S. society had been changed forever (Ortman, et al., 2014). It is projected that the “older...
Blog Loss of Intimacy and Connection I remember the day that my mother-in-law instructed me how to best connect to my sister-in-laws, who are substantially younger than me. My mother-in-law stated that it is best to meet them on their own turf, reaching out to them...
Blog Lapse vs. Relapse A lapse or relapse is a dysregulation of neurochemicals, a return to old behaviors. We hear the terms lapse and relapse used often in reference to people who use substances. But we can also apply it to other behaviors, such as acting out in...
Blog Holiday Recipe for Success Planning a fabulous and fun holiday season is much like planning a wonderful meal. We must plan our menu, know our recipes, collect our ingredients and then prepare, in order to be able to enjoy. Much the same can go into planning for...
Blog Feeding Your Addiction or Feeding Your Recovery – Your Choice So, I like to look at how addiction can manifest in our lives, kind of like a pet, a cuddly, furry, loving, adoring little pet. A pet that likes to snuggle your neck, comfort you and keep you...
