Bio
Specialties:
- Psychology
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Affiliation:
- MDLiveCare
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Credentials
- Education
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Counseling, Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio, 08/29/1970Elementary and Special Education, University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY, 08/1967
- Board Certifications
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Chemical Dependency, State of Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board, 6/7/10Counseling, National Board for Certified Counselors, 01/29/1983Internationally Certified Clinical Supervisor, International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium, 08/20/2010
- Professional Membership or Societies
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National Board of Certified Counselors, 1/09/1983Hospice Foundation of America, 01/15/2007
Activity
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If I relapse, have I failed with my recovery from substance abuse?
A relapse does not have to mean failure. Some people do relapse and continue to use, but many people are motivated to return to a sober/straight lifestyle, and do what they need to do to do so, suc...
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How can I deal with my emotional pain during a period of grief?
Be gentle with yourself, and allow your pain without judging yourself. Know that your emotional pain is a normal part of grieving, and reflects your caring and attachment for what/whom you have los...
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What can I do to help heal my grief?
Helping yourself heal is a process, and takes time. Much of helping yourself heal will be not judging yourself for your reactions. You may have crying spells, times of irritability, times when you ...
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What kinds of activities can help me be happier?
All of us need to find activities that are enjoyable and/or meaningful to us, and do them with some regularity. These activities provide us with relaxation and satisfaction, and have a lot to do wi...
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In what forms can isolation come in our lives?
Isolation is more than just spending time alone. It is more about spending more time alone than you want to, and feeling alone, lonely, and uncared for, even leading to feeling sorry for ones...
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How can I stop judging and blaming people?
Chances are if you are blaming and judging others, you are also judging and blaming yourself. These ways of thinking are learned, and can be unlearned. In fact, you will probably be a happier perso...
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How can I manage change?
Although many of us resist change and attempt to stick with the familiar, change is inevitable, and if we can be open to change, and see it as growth, we will be more able to cope with change. If w...
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What is enabling?
Enabling is usually thought of as the behaviors the loved ones of an alcoholic or addict use in response to the addict`s behavior meant to protect him, but resulting in aiding the addict to stay in...
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How can I fight fair?
Fair fighting includes staying focused on a solution, making proposals and compromises, and being open about one`s own feelings and wants. It does not include "hitting below the belt", talking loud...
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How can I tell my spouse what's bothering me?
If you are anxious about talking to you spouse about what is bothering you, practice ahead of time, or even write down what you want to say ahead of time to help you get clarity. Then it ...
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Why must I demonstrate my love to my loved ones?
Demonstrating love is important because it helps you, and it helps your loved ones; it is a win-win situation. Showing your love focuses you on loving, which helps your brain release chemicals that...
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How can I manage hurt feelings?
One way to manage hurt feelings is to try to look at what occurred in a different way. It may be that you misinterpreted what happened, or assumed that the other person had different motives than t...
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How long does grief last?
The duration of grief is a very individual thing. Part of the intensity and duration of grief depends on the relationship and attachment the person had with the object or person lost. It may a...
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As a caregiver, how do I care for my emotional health?
Caregiving can be a very stressful situation, so it is very important to take care of your emotional health. One way to do so is to build in breaks for yourself when possible, maybe to nap or rest,...
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What is grief?
Grief is the emotional impact a person feels as the result of a loss. Grief commonly includes a sadness, anger, sense of confusion, difficulty thinking or making decisions, fear, and often guilt. T...
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