Groups That Don’t Work pt 1

January 29, 2015 by C. Scott McMillin

When a group adopts one of these operating modes permanently, as a primary form of interaction, they end up actively resisting any responsibility for achieving individual and group goals.

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Beyond the Jargon

January 22, 2015 by C. Scott McMillin

What’s behind those fine-sounding terms on the website? Which provide useful information, and which are bells and whistles to enhance attractiveness?

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Taking Action: Know the Enemy

January 19, 2015 by C. Scott McMillin

The behaviors of alcoholics and addicts are so predictable because the disease follows a certain progression.

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Predicting Success in Groups

January 15, 2015 by C. Scott McMillin

We don’t need to ‘cure’ social anxiety, only to increase the individual’s level of control over his or her emotions…

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Do-It-Yourself Repairs

January 8, 2015 by C. Scott McMillin

Faded drawing of man's head in profile, on old-looking, stained paper. The "brain area" is filled with gears.

By focusing on the welfare of someone else, James had gotten the full benefit of the Ninth Step.

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What Makes a Successful Treatment Program

January 5, 2015 by C. Scott McMillin

Lose the community’s confidence in our ability to provide a safe, secure environment for their loved ones, and it’s over.

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Resolution or Resolve?

January 1, 2015 by Cecile

What I like about resolve is that it has no sell-by date. Resolve focuses on progress, not perfection.

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Recidivism Trap

December 29, 2014 by C. Scott McMillin

As if he were proud of it — as if his list of treatment ‘failures’ represented a weird sort of achievement.

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Holidays Step by Step

December 25, 2014 by Cecile

Reclaiming holidays doesn’t just keep them from becoming relapse triggers– it can also offer chances to live the joy in recovery.

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Ten Steps to a Strategic Plan

December 22, 2014 by C. Scott McMillin

“I don’t know why we bother. Hardly any of the stuff we predict ever comes to pass.”

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