Most people can remember learning to ride a bicycle for the first time, and falling off as a result, of not having the understanding of balance and gravity. Understanding the disease of addiction and managing recovery of that disease can be compared to waiting for a new bicycle as a present, and wanting to ride …
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Michael Herbert
Q: What is the biggest fear for a new person in recovery? A: It’s not relapse, it’s failure. Whether it’s failure from the start or the fact that they believe they cannot possibly stay clean for any significant period of time. They fear that recovery won’t work for them. The #1 cause of relapse is …
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Michael Herbert
“Perception is reality” – this is a belief that I hold to be true. As a clinician it is not my job to tell my client how they feel, what they feel or how to behave. It IS my job to LISTEN. If I want to know how to truly help my client…..I ask. What …
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Michael Herbert
Q. Would You Attribute Societies Stigmas As A Motivator To The Addict’s Denial? A. Society’s’ stigma does affect the addict because it reinforces the shame in getting help. They are ashamed to walk in and out of a clinic or in and out of a rehab. And you know it is funny because people are …
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Michael Herbert
I’d like to introduce my friends who co-authored this article on the four agreements. Jamie and Karen Baker, who both work in the financial industry. They are really good people. I think you will enjoy what they have to share with you today. Is Life a Dream? Yes, it is. As I started reading The …
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Michael Herbert
Q. What Are The Common Problems Addicts Face During The Process of Recovery? A. Their own denial. So we’re going to start with minimizing. People come to me and they are down and out and they keep saying I need help, I need help, I need help and once help is offered to them they …
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Michael Herbert
