Thinking About A Change In Behavior? Think About A Change In Attitude

Change becomes a little easier when we have an attitude that supports taking a chance. Are you willing? ~ Len Van Nostrand, M.A., CCP If you are thinking about changing a behavior pattern (like overeating, smoking, spending too much money, drinking too much etc), it can be helpful to take stock of your attitude as […]

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Anxiety: Managing Your Inner State

Underlying much of what we do is an uncertainty, an anxiety, a fear, doubts, dissatisfaction … and we react to these anxieties, dissatisfaction and uncertainty in so many unhelpful ways: we seek distraction, we eat unhealthy food, we procrastinate, we get caught in a cycle of anxiety and unhappiness, we lash out at others, we […]

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Are You Really An Addict?

Are you really an addict? The words we use to describe ourselves are crucial to determining the way we feel and define ourselves. Modern science acknowledges the spectrum of severity of substance use disorders and the various effective approaches based on the severity of the problem. Not everyone who has a problem is addicted or […]

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Science Says Drink To Your Health (In Moderation)

Alcohol use problems take place on a spectrum. It is paramount for the user to make choices based on their values. It is most sensible to approach any use of substances from a Harm Reduction perspective. For most, personal responsibility and self -management of choices is the preferred lifestyle which can involve a cost-benefit analysis. […]

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The Biggest Lies in Recovery, pt. II: Recovery Failure

I strongly believe that there are numerous myths and false perceptions in the recovery community and am in alignment with a more positive, self empowering approach. Full Spectrum Recovery and Counseling is committed to a 21st century perspective that acknowledges the capacity of the individual to make healthy choices to enhance their well being and […]

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The Biggest Lies in Recovery, Part 1

Full Spectrum Recovery and Counseling is dedicated to providing 21st century information and guidance for recovery. As a recovery coach,I have found that the language and myths of recovery can create obstacles to progress. This series of articles from Practical Recovery has helped us move from a 20th century approach into a realistic, pragmatic and […]

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