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TRICK or TREAT?Did They Really Think They Could Get Away with It?Updated Edition from October 2015byTerrence Shulman It must be getting close to Halloween because a lot of skeletons have been coming out of the closet. Is it me, or does it seem like there’s more scandals, secrets, frauds and plain stupidities making the headlines […]

Embracing The Season of ChangebyTerrence Shulman Change is ever-present, yet fall/autumn is known as the season of change. In about two months we will have an election and there will be dramatic change no matter what. Some of us are anxious about change, some of us are looking forward to change. Some of us may

Married to Recovery By Terrence Shulman My wife Tina and I are about to celebrate our 14-year wedding anniversary on August 8th. According to some traditions, the 14-year wedding gift was ivory (now, more politically correct: animals… or gold jewelry) Who made these up? All I can say is that I have learned a lot

Independence Day?What Does Freedom Mean to You?byTerrence Shulman Singer Janis Joplin once sang in the song “Me and Bobby McGee”: “freedom’s just another word for nothing less to lose.” It’s an oft-repeated and iconic line. Many of us have felt the brunt of loss over the last year–job, money, home, possessions, relationships, health, and beyond.

Last month I shared a column (updated from a previous column) about how our mothers impact our ives—emphasizing how our mothers often wound us in various ways, wittingly or unwittingly. As Father’s Day approaches, it seems only fair to examine and discuss how our fathers impact us, too.My father would have turned 77 this June

The Mother of All Our Issues? by Terrence Shulman Mothers Day is around the corner and the holiday often brings up strong emotions which may triggers relapses into addiction. So be prepared and be on guard! The relationship between mother and child—no matter how old we are—is likely the most important, primal and fundamental relationship

Welcome to our new, streamlined, smartphone-friendly monthly e-newsletter. our message brief, friendly, and to the point. We are entering our 16th year of our e-Newsletter and currently have 2,500 subscribers. Thanks you for your interest and don’t forget to set your clocks 1 hour forward at 2am on Sunday March 13th! If you or a

Happy New Year 2016!Welcome to our new, streamlined, smartphone-friendly monthly e-newsletter. our message brief, friendly, and to the point. We are entering our 16th year of our e-Newsletter and currently have 2,500 subscribers. Thanks you for your interest and Happy New Year! If you or a loved one is looking to make positive changes in

HOLIDAY THERAPY TUNE-UPS AVAILABLE NOW!!! The holiday season can be the best of times or the worst of times. It’s well-documented that relapses soar between November and January. Take preventative measures by scheduling a pre-holiday therapy tune-up to help ensure your holiday season is one to remember rather than one to forget. Contact us at:

PRE-HOLIDAY THERAPY TUNE-UPS AVAILABLE NOW!!! The holiday season can be the best of times or the worst of times. It’s well-documented that relapses soar between November and January. Take preventative measures by scheduling a pre-holiday therapy tune-up to help ensure your holiday season is one to remember rather than one to forget. Contact us at: