Nov 24, 2021
Most people think of the holidays as a season of joy and celebration with friends and family. However, for some, the holidays are a time of stress, precipitated by the prospect of difficult family gatherings, financial pressures, and an array of demands which can bring sadness, loneliness, anxiety, and intense feelings...
Nov 5, 2021
Clare Waismann, RAS/SUDCC and David Livingston, LMFT focus today on the question of essential parts of awareness in the early stages of addiction recovery, and how important it is to manage expectations of what is possible.
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Oct 15, 2021
In this episode, Clare Waismann, RAS/SUDCC and David Livingston, LMFT address a listener’s question, “What do I do if 12 step groups do not work for me?” The answers to this question involve treatment planning, self-advocacy, goal-setting, and much more.
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Sep 24, 2021
As the opioid epidemic rages silently alongside the COVID-19 pandemic, the US is facing a worsening drug-related overdose and death crisis, particularly with drugs laced with Fentanyl. Clare Waismann, RAS/SUDCC and David Livingston, LMFT discuss the substance use disorder crisis and ideas for increasing safety and...
Sep 3, 2021
Do people use mental health issues as an excuse for poor behavior? Clare Waismann, RAS/SUDCC and David Livingston, LMFT address this question on our podcast today and discuss the delicate balance between recognizing mental health issues and labeling people with limiting or destructive stereotypes.