Women
Women
Let’s take a closer look at articles about (and for) women dealing with addiction or dealing with someone close to them suffering from addiction.
Articles About Women
Wise Potato Chips, Liquid Sunshine, a Wedding in the Forest and 75 Years
The sun gods were kind to my cousin Ryan and Martha, who planned their wedding in a forest. Traveling down dirt roads, we marveled at the countryside with little markers to save a tree or two to tell you where to turn till we arrived at a magical glen. Such are the...
Have We Come a Long Way, Baby? Women and Alcohol
When I was growing up, I used to look up to my mother in awe. She was stunning with her hair drawn back in a chignon, dressed in original long, flowing dresses, nails perfectly manicured in a bright red hue. As she sashayed across the room...
Dating Apps
Online dating apps most likely are here to stay even in a post Covid world. Tips for how to stay safe and avoid the scammers.
Romance Scams
Love is big business during COVID-19. Beware the romance scams, as they are on the rise!
SUPER BOWL and Domestic Violence
As clinician I sometimes get asked, “Is it true that there are more domestic violence incidents on Super Bowl Sunday than any other day?”
It’s All About Our Childhood
Not too sure what has gotten into my head today yet I just wrote a blog on its all about the bacon…really it’s about the childhood smells of food that comforted me when things got tough. Then I got to thinking about my childhood and how we often repeat what we don’t...
Do You Know a Workaholic?
I was so busy working that I missed July 5 National Workaholics Day. I guess I am guilty as charged. In fact, it wasn’t until a Forbes article undulated before my tired work eyes did, I ever know there was a National Workaholic Day. In my life every day is a workday....
Are You Reckless? Is Addiction Reckless Behavior?
Lately I have been thinking about what prompts reckless behavior. We all know that in the past 4 months we have been cautioned to act with reserve, to stay put, to social distance and to wear masks. However, life is messy, and events have occurred which have served as...
Are You Listening? Understanding The Closeness Communication Bias
The other day I was thinking and realized 90% of the work I do is getting one person to listen to what another person has to say. In fact, my role is to listen and be 150% present to those individuals, couples, and families that seek my help. In my decades of...
Additional Resources For Women
Falling Up: A Memoir of Renewal
Louise Stanger
Learn To Thrive
Louise Stanger
Mirror of Intimacy: Daily Reflections on Emotional and Erotic Intelligence
Alexandra Katehakis & Tom Bliss
Making Advances
Marnie C. Ferree