by Roger Jones | Jan 26, 2021 | Addiction, WGA Blog
“Coping mechanisms are the strategies people often use in the face of stress and/or trauma to help manage painful or difficult emotions. Coping mechanisms can help people adjust to stressful events while helping them maintain their emotional well-being.” –...
by Gabriel Pfeiffer | Sep 7, 2020 | Addiction, WGA Blog
There is a lot that we can become addicted to. We have social media, food, shows, movies, video games, sex, alcohol, substances, news, fitness, approval, technology, relationships, money, success, work, novelty, thrill, and the list goes on and on. Whew. In this, I...
by Roger Jones | Aug 18, 2020 | Addiction, WGA Blog
In his book, Don’t Call It Love, Patrick Carnes writes about sex addiction… both how the problem develops and what recovery looks like. In Chapter 7, he shares a list comparing Addictive Behavior with Healthy Behavior, as these relate to sexuality. Here are a few of...
by Scott Kingry | Aug 2, 2020 | Addiction, WGA Blog
“I define connection as the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard and valued; when they give and receive without judgement; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship.” Brene Brown, The Gifts of Imperfection Out of Sewer...
by Scott Kingry | Jul 14, 2020 | Addiction, WGA Blog
“You would like to know how I behave when I am experiencing pain, not writing books about it. You need not guess, for I will tell you; I am a great coward. But what is that to the purpose? When I think of pain—of anxiety that gnaws like fire and loneliness that...
by Roger Jones | Oct 15, 2019 | Addiction, WGA Blog
One of the things you hear a lot in recovery is, “Accountability, accountability, accountability.” And accountability is an invaluable tool when seeking to overcome any type of behavior that is troubling or addictive. Yet, there are some pitfalls that might hinder the...
