Now What? It is February 1st
This blog is primarily for those of you who attempted Dry January. Consider this a follow up from my last blog. I am holding you accountable. However, note that those of you who did not engage in Dry January, you are in luck as today is a new month, a new day, and every day is an opportunity to stretch to new bounds try something new, it may improve your life. Learn More
Dry January: A Fresh Start or Just a Trend?
It is with little ambivalence but great curiosity when I consider this relatively new concept of Dry January in the U.S. Essentially it includes one embracing abstinence from alcohol for the entire month of January. Note that this does not include other illicit drugs like weed/cannabis or cocaine or other drugs that millions of people abuse. Instead, the concept gained traction from the idea...Learn More
Potato or Patatoe Life Coaching verses Traditional Therapy
As a therapist, I often get asked about the differences between life coaching and traditional therapy. While both approaches aim to support personal growth and mental well-being, they operate within different frameworks and use distinct methodologies. I integrate both life coaching principles and traditional therapeutic techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical...Learn More
DUI and alcoholism
Given the four-part article on alcohol abuse and its implications, thought I would share some of my own insights regarding alcohol abuse, whether it is in Colorado or elsewhere in our world. It was critical that The Denver Post write this series, as I have known anecdotally for years that alcohol abuse is the most common negative addiction out there. I see evidence of this everyday...Learn More