It’s one of those phrases I hear frequently enough in the consulting room. Sometimes they’re right. But often, the person sitting across from me is denying a very unhealthy reality. […] Read More »
Making the decision to help a friend with a substance abuse problem is a big one. When making this decision, be aware that you’re likely to experience many different emotional […] Read More »
Perhaps one of the most important questions we can ask ourselves is: “What do I believe I was born to do?” As I walk and talk with LASD deputies, I […] Read More »
What happens when you start buying drinks for yourself because you “deserve” a drink for doing a good job? Are you toasting yourself? Are you the only one celebrating? You […] Read More »
A couple of months ago, a friend called me in a panic. She shared a number of stressors, including uncertainty about her job, feeling overwhelmed as a mother, increased tension […] Read More »
In mid-March, our good friend Rabbi and LASD Chaplain Eric Morgenstern sent out this wish for peace, safety and health. I’d like to share it with you. Whether or not […] Read More »
One of the most frequent questions I get from people seeking advice about their drinking has to do with differentiating between being a heavy drinker and an alcoholic. After all, […] Read More »
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) was one of the first in the country to develop a peer support program specific to serving military employees in a law enforcement organization. […] Read More »
Kids are hearing about the coronavirus disease at school, among their friends and listening in on their parents’ conversations. You might be noticing their fear, confusion and anxiety about it, […] Read More »
It is true that part of our daily life experience involves negotiating a number of challenging, unpleasant or adverse circumstances. How many times have you focused on the reality of […] Read More »
