The Misadventures of Dr. Louise
Have you ever had a time in your like when you set out to do one thing and ended up doing something different. Such was the case of my recent holiday to Minorca and Majorca. My life was tilted upside...
View ArticleDo You Hesitate or Do You Accelerate?
When people call me, they are worried about a loved one who is experiencing a crisis of living, whether from substance abuse, mental health, process disorder, trauma, chronic pain, etc. They have tried...
View ArticleFINDING BALANCE – Sanctuary of Healing
I had the privileged of spending precious time with Abdullah Boulad, Founder and CEO of The Balance, Dr. Sarah Boss, psychiatrist and clinical director, Jil Moore, Client Relations Director and Linda...
View ArticleThe 9 Types of Meditation
Adapted from Living a Life in Balance, Abdullah Boulad and Louise Stanger Addiction in the Family: Helping Families Navigate Challenges, Emotions and Recovery Abdullah Boulad in his book, Living A Life...
View ArticleOh, The Places We Do Go
Recently Dr. James Flowers, CEO of J. Flowers Health Institute, and I took a road trip to visit Baja Rehab and meet with two talented clinicians, a neuropsychologist, and a psychologist along with the...
View ArticleOn Joy
I want to wish you all joy, as summer gets into swing and the 4th of July approaches. In this blog I am sharing about some magical moments, including the wedding of Jack Vaughn and Sawyer Greenberg in...
View ArticleReflecting on the Nature of Grief and Loss
Do you remember the first time you saw death? Hard to believe, yet the first time I actually saw death was when our Golden Retriever, Max Cohen, had to be put down as his cancer had spread so far that...
View ArticleEthics – Patient Brokering is Alive and Well in Southern California
Last week, I was furious and distressed as I realized that patient brokering is thriving across the USA, from the east coast to the west coast. I have been aware of brokering for years but had never...
View ArticleThe Hidden Battle of the Olympic Games: Drug Use and Addiction Behind the Scenes
When we think of the Olympics, we envision athletes at the peak of their physical prowess, competing for glory on the world stage. The games are a symbol of human achievement and resilience. However,...
View ArticleSpeed Dating in South Florida – Galen Hope – Lifeskills of Florida – Family...
Great behavioral health is alive and well in South Florida. Thanks to Dr. Wendy Oliver-Pyatt and her trusted business development representative Candace McKenzie, I had an incredible three days in...
View ArticleDo you have an Energy Vampire in your Life?
I have been thinking about this a lot lately as I have been waking up with ruminating thoughts which have truly taken me out, even in the face of objective reality that tells me, “My life is good, all...
View ArticleNew Research Identifies Opioids’ Rewarding & Adverse Effects On Our Brains
Understanding the Brain’s Role in Opioid Addiction: New Insights and Hope In the ongoing battle against the opioid crisis, it’s crucial to understand the brain’s complex mechanisms to develop effective...
View ArticleHelping Your Loved Ones Navigate the Challenges of Returning to School
As the school year begins, parents and family members often find themselves filled with a mix of excitement and anxiety. The anticipation of a new academic year brings the promise of growth and...
View ArticleThe Hidden Epidemic: Addiction in American Business
In the glittering world of American enterprise, a silent epidemic lurks beneath the surface. From family-owned businesses to Fortune 500 companies, addiction casts a long shadow over boardrooms,...
View ArticleProtecting the Protectors: Balancing Confidentiality and Ethics for Personal...
In the glittering world of high-wealth individuals, celebrities, and power brokers, there exists a shadow realm of vulnerability that often goes unnoticed. At the heart of this realm are the personal...
View Article“It Ends With Us”: A Powerful Portrayal of Domestic Violence and Resilience
This weekend, I had the opportunity to watch the recent hit movie adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s “It Ends With Us.” As a social worker with experience in domestic violence counseling, I was deeply...
View ArticleLabor Day Blues -When Your Digital Lifeline Fails: Navigating Computer Crash...
On this beautiful Labor Day weekend, I woke up to a nightmarish scenario for any modern professional: a dark, non-responsive computer screen. As someone who in the midst of writing a book and working...
View ArticleHigh-Potency Marijuana: Dangers & Pitfalls Of An Unregulated Substance
As I reflect on the recent article from The Atlantic titled “Marijuana Is Too Strong Now,” I find myself deeply concerned about the implications of high-potency marijuana on our families, especially...
View ArticleThe Masters Series Oxford
Kudos to Araminta Jonsson for orchestrating a masterful conference of the world’s best behavioral health practitioners held in the hallowed halls of Oxford University. Every part of the prestigious...
View ArticleQuestions To Ask Your Partner Before You Get Serious
So, you started dating and your heart is all a flutter. The sex is great. You laugh a lot, and you daydream about them and even start scribbling their last name across random sheets of paper. You want...
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