SKILLS
The skill of taking time to think about the consequences of decision before acting
STOP AND THINK
This counselor can often be seen walking with her ten year old dog.
MS. LINDA
The process of returning to a state of health, mindfulness, and strength.
RECOVERY
A chronic, relapsing disorder characterized by compulsive (or difficult to control) drug seeking and use despite harmful consequences, as well as long-lasting changes in the brain.
SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER
These CMS' are known to be very judgmental and harsh in the manner in which they communicate.
Ms. MONA and Ms. Shereen
HEALTHY BOUNDARIES
This counselor just celebrated her 27th year sober
MS. ANITA FRANCE
A group set up to help the loved ones of persons suffering from the disease of addiction
AL-ANON
A powerful, often overwhelming desire to use drugs.
CRAVINGS
Recovery is a journey not...
... A DESTINATION.
The skill of communicating with others in healthy, pro-social, and respectful manner in order to meet ones needs regardless of the opinions, and preferences of others
ASSERTIVE COMMUNICATION
This counselor is an only child and "absolutely loves it!"
MS. JULIA
The personal tools that people use to deal with life's challenges and to manage their unpleasant thoughts, feelings, and personal experiences.
SAFE COPING SKILLS
The use of a substance to lessen the negative effects of stress, anxiety, or other mental disorders.
SELF-MEDICATING
If you do what you always did...
... YOU'LL GET WHAT YOU ALWAYS GOT.
The skill of empathizing with others and demonstrating concern for their well being
COMPASSION
This counselor has been diagnosed with PSTD, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder and meets with a therapist two to three times a month.
MR. AARON
Those who are close to a person who is suffering from a substance use disorder and protects this individual from the full consequences of their actions.
ENABLING
A form of psychotherapy that teaches people strategies to identify and correct problematic associations among thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in order to enhance self-control, stop drug use, and address a range of other problems that often co-occur with them.
COGNITIVE-BEHAVIORAL THERAPY (C.B.T.)
You only get out of it ...
The skill of mentally remaining in the present moment, rather than focusing on the past or the future
MINDFULNESS
This counselor worked under Ms. Linda (when she was a supervisor) for more than a decade.
MS. MAGDA
A state of psychological tension in which one is pulled in two different directions: to stay the same or to make changes.
AMBIVALENCE
The front part of the brain responsible for reasoning, planning, problem solving, and other higher cognitive functions. This area of the brain is not fully mature until adulthood, which confers greater vulnerability to drug use on the adolescent brain.
PREFRONTAL CORTEX
Growing old is mandatory...
... GROWING UP IS OPTIONAL.