It can be very useful to have a greater understanding of empathy, as this trait is so fundamental to our humanity. Read this quick article about the three forms of empathy, as described by psychologist Daniel Goleman, and how each form is different and necessary for fulfilling relationships. Click here.
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Psychic determinism is an abstract concept used in certain forms of psychotherapy. It basically means that people make happen what they want to make happen. This article explains one of the most core psychological principles used in dynamic psychotherapy. Read the full article.
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How often have you heard someone ask you “What are your goals?” It’s one of the most common questions asked by a therapist, especially as someone begins treatment. This question is necessary to help the counselor develop a course of therapy. Do you want to know more?
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If someone repeatedly is acting-out during their treatment course, we will constantly push them to start ‘acting-in.’ Acting-in isn’t a form of acting at all – it’s about talking! What gets in the way of someone acting in? Find out how to deal with ‘acting out’ by ‘acting in’. LISTEN TO THE AUDIO VERSION
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As boundaries become eroded, it becomes more difficult to trust other people. As trust becomes less and less, a sense of closeness in your life disappears and you feel alone. Your addicted self loves when you’re alone. LISTEN TO THE AUDIO VERSION
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The ‘addicted self’ is often more attractive to us than the healthy self, as the fear displayed by the healthy self can sometimes be construed as weakness. Don’t be fooled! The ‘healthy self’ has your best interest at heart…the addicted self really is invested in continued drug use. LISTEN TO THE AUDIO VERSION
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How well-trained is the therapist in addiction treatment? Can I strike a balance between desire and best interest? Is the therapist naturally-gifted? These are some of the sensible questions to ask yourself (or to outright ask your therapist) for getting the most of your time, money and effort in maximizing therapy.
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Traumatic events in one’s life can alter your sense of safety, trust in other people, and basic coping. This session will shed light on a very common past which often connects to drug addiction or alcoholism later in life: the impact of trauma.
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Shameful pasts can haunt people their whole lives and lead to the cycle of self-loathing and continued drug use. Find out about successfully walking through shameful concepts without relapsing on your drug of choice.
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Think of psychotherapy as a continuum where one side is more structured, guided forms of therapy and the other side is an insight-oriented therapy in which there is less structure. Get the basics of both.
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Control tends to change from situation to situation. Look at the balance between when one is a victim and embracing when one has responsibility. This is central to addiction recovery as it is to all of behavioral health.
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The wise mind structure allows for a person to hold both logical parts and emotional parts concurrently. See how the model of wise mind is sensible and useful for both therapy and mindfulness efforts.
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The notion of trust as a ‘have it or don’t have it’ paradigm is not psychologically accurate. Get deeper into the discussion about the complicated nature of trust in the addiction recovery process – for you and your family.
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Because addictive disorders often are lonely, isolative diseases, attachment disorders can contribute to addiction. Dr. Patrick Fehling challenges you to see how you attach to other people in your life because relationships ARE recovery.
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