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What Is Happiness?

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“Happiness is not a station you arrive at, but a manner of traveling.” – Margaret Runbeck, American author, teacher and humanitarian (1905-1956) Ask anyone the definition of happiness and you’ll…

Unhappy Holidays: Handling a Family Member Who Typically Gets Drunk

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The scene is all too familiar for many American families. One family member gets drunk and ruins holiday get-togethers to such an extent that it spells humiliation for everyone concerned.…

The Importance of Attitude

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“Man’s rise or fall, success or failure, happiness or unhappiness depends on his attitude… a man’s attitude will create the situation he imagines.” – James Lane Allen, American novelist and…

Doing What’s Necessary, What’s Possible, and What Seems to be Impossible

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“Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” – St. Francis of Assisi, Italian Catholic friar and preacher, founded the Franciscan Order,…

On the Power of Stretching the Mind with a New Idea

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“One’s mind, once stretched by a new idea, never regains its original dimensions.” – Oliver Wendell Holmes, U.S. author and physician (1809-1894) Stretching our mindss are probably a concept that…

On Being the Best You Can Be

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“Always be a first rate version of yourself, instead of a second rate version of someone else.” – Judy Garland, born Frances Ethel Gumm, American actress and singer, died as…

On Living With Gusto

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“Wherever you go, go with all your heart.” – Confucius, ancient Chinese philosopher, thinker, teacher, and founder of the Ru school of Chinese thought (551-479 BCE) When we think about…

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy with Medication Enhances OCD Treatment

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Since a person is multi—dimensional, doesn’t it make sense that treatment of a person’s illness could be enhanced when delivered using a multi—dimensional approach — particularly if the illness manifests…

Why People with Depression Hide Their Symptoms from Doctors

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If you felt depressed, would you tell your doctor during your next appointment? Most people say no. That question and its answer are being discussed among mental health professionals across…

5 Signs Sex Is Undermining Your Recovery

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Sex is a natural, healthy part of relationships, but it is also a major cause of relapse among the newly sober. For some, unhealthy sexual behaviors and relationship patterns are…

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Category: Articles

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What Is Happiness?

Unhappy Holidays: Handling a Family Member Who Typically Gets Drunk

The Importance of Attitude

Doing What’s Necessary, What’s Possible, and What Seems to be Impossible

On the Power of Stretching the Mind with a New Idea

On Being the Best You Can Be

On Living With Gusto

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy with Medication Enhances OCD Treatment

Why People with Depression Hide Their Symptoms from Doctors

5 Signs Sex Is Undermining Your Recovery

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