Joy can feel surprisingly uncomfortable, especially for those in recovery. Researcher and author Brené Brown describes joy as one of the most vulnerable emotions we experience. To feel truly happy, peaceful, or connected means allowing ourselves to care deeply about...
James. His name is James. I met him this past weekend in Kansas City. As he was crossing the street, he fell off his crutch—right in front of our car—leaving me with an instant moment of panic. While I helped him up and out of the street, I realized fairly quickly...
To say it can be emotionally straining to watch someone you love struggle with addiction would be an understatement. As the epidemic of addiction continues, we as therapists continue to see more and more family members struggling with what they can do to...
