The world judges addiction and many people looking for help enter counseling with deep feelings of shame and beliefs that they are "bad" or have "failed" in some way. This set of beliefs is untrue and keeps the cycle of addiction going.
I believe that addicts and alcoholics are some of the most intelligent, creative, and successful people on the planet. I have worked with plenty of addicts who find themselves unable to pay rent or hold a job but are able to find ways to pay for their $200,000 a year cocaine habit. Imagine what that person can accomplish once they are no longer shackled to their drug cravings and put those energies into their goals, family, and career.
You may not relate to the addict I describe, and if you are telling yourself "I just drink, I'm not like those people" then think about what brought you to our counseling page, and how would life be different if you didn't have those concerns holding you back. I have seen the relief that comes from no longer having to hide and pretend that everything is going to be fine when all you want to do is have that next drink.
I believe that addicts and alcoholics are some of the most intelligent, creative, and successful people on the planet. I have worked with plenty of addicts who find themselves unable to pay rent or hold a job but are able to find ways to pay for their $200,000 a year cocaine habit. Imagine what that person can accomplish once they are no longer shackled to their drug cravings and put those energies into their goals, family, and career.
You may not relate to the addict I describe, and if you are telling yourself "I just drink, I'm not like those people" then think about what brought you to our counseling page, and how would life be different if you didn't have those concerns holding you back. I have seen the relief that comes from no longer having to hide and pretend that everything is going to be fine when all you want to do is have that next drink.
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Couples CounselingAddiction is hard on relationships. You may have tried couples counseling, or been to a family program through a treatment center and found that it barely scratched the surface. You want to help and support your loved one, sometimes it looks like it is working until things start to fall apart again. You may be on the verge of giving up on the relationship altogether. There is another way.
Our staff specialize in working with couples struggling with addiction. The built up frustrations and resentments in relationships caused by addiction take time and intentional guidance to heal. Schedule a session with one of our family specialists and see for yourself how things can change when you have the skills in front of you and someone to show you how to use them. |
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