by admin | Aug 12, 2016 | Love
So, a person gets Sober (addiction), Safe (trauma), and/or Stable (mental ills), and what happens next? Someone, usually a counselor in a treatment setting, steps up and says “I am with you in this and you can do it. We will walk together in this process and see...
by admin | Oct 28, 2014 | Love
Once Sober, Safe, and/or Stable, it is time to commit to Love in order to move the recovery process forward. This means that we first open ourselves to the caring, support, encouragement, and positive regard coming from professional caregivers, family, and friends....
by admin | Oct 7, 2014 | Love
When we talk about healing, we must talk about Love. Most everyone will acknowledge that Love has healing power. It is so much better than the absence of Love. In addiction, trauma, and mental illness, there exists perceptions by some others that are quite negative,...
by admin | Sep 30, 2014 | Love
Think of it this way: If you entered the recovery process and you had around you people who were emotionally manipulative, angry, crazy-making, and/or abusive, your chances of progressing would be diminished. It is imperative that you place yourself in an environment...
John has a bachelors degree in Sociology and a masters degree in mental health counseling from Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio.
His 40 years professional experience in addictions and mental health programs includes roles of Therapist, Director, CEO, and Consultant in a variety of settings around the United States. He currently works as an independent contract consultant to treatment centers and related programs. He also does public speaking for advocacy groups, civic clubs, treatment programs, and schools.
