Did the Internet Kill Cupid? Articles>Sex AddictionBy The Ranch TNFebruary 13, 2013Online sites dedicated to cheating spouses, hooky uppy apps that let you meet people just around the corner for instant gratification, video chats with complete strangers on the other side of the world that turn into long-term “relationships” – how has the Internet changed the nature of relationships, for good or bad, and what do… Details
Nutritional Support for People With Depression ArticlesBy The Ranch TNFebruary 9, 2013Depression is a condition characterized by a number of mood-related symptoms that tend to increase a person’s social isolation and decrease active engagement with everyday life. In some cases, affected individuals develop relatively minor forms of these symptoms that only mildly impact their overall quality of life. However, in other cases, intense and/or persistent forms… Details
Six Things About Knowledge in Recovery You May Not Know Articles>Early RecoveryBy The Ranch TNFebruary 9, 2013A lot has been written about the accumulation of knowledge in recovery, about how each day is an opportunity for learning. But just what do you know about knowledge in recovery and how it can benefit you both short- and long-term? Knowledge sounds like some esoteric concept, something that’s far removed from your everyday life,… Details
An Interview with Linda Hardy, Primary Therapist Staff StoriesBy The Ranch TNFebruary 7, 2013Al-Anon changes lives. No one knows this better than Linda Hardy. She spent 20 life-altering years attending support groups and working through issues with codependency after watching family members struggle with addictions. She always had a passion for addiction and recovery, but it wasn’t until she was in her 40s – after leaving a career… Details
What are the Most Common Indicators of Love Addiction? ArticlesBy The Ranch TNFebruary 5, 2013Love addicts live in a chaotic world of desperate need and emotional despair. Fearful of being alone or rejected, love addicts endlessly search for that special someone – the person that will make the addict feel whole. Ironically, love addicts oftentimes have had numerous opportunities for the truly intimate experience they think they want. But… Details
If It Looks Like Work, It’s an Opportunity Articles>Early RecoveryBy The Ranch TNFebruary 4, 2013“Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.” – Thomas Edison, American inventor and businessman, best-known as the inventor of the light bulb, among many other inventions that revolutionized modern life (1847-1931)
The Woman Warrior: PTSD and Female Soldiers Articles>Trauma and PTSDBy The Ranch TNFebruary 2, 2013Shell shock. Combat fatigue. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is the latest name and diagnostic formulation for a malady that is probably as old as warfare itself. One soldier described her experience as follows: “It took me nearly 10 years to calm down after coming home. I had a lot of trouble staying at jobs,… Details
When Fear for Your Safety Becomes Your Prison: Learning to Let Go and Live Again Articles>TherapyBy The Ranch TNFebruary 1, 2013Every year, tens of thousands of Americans are killed or injured in accidents, and thousands more become victims of violent crime. Our daily papers are filled with terrible stories of murder, rape, armed robbery, carjackings, and fatal car crashes, while television news program directors in search of ratings are dedicated to the grim motto “if… Details
To Tell or Not to Tell: Sharing Your Trauma and What to Expect Articles>Trauma and PTSDBy The Ranch TNJanuary 30, 2013Survivors of trauma like rape or child abuse always face a big decision with each new friend or date they meet… to tell or not to tell. For someone who has never been in this position, it might not seem like the conundrum that you think it is. So often this decision is based not… Details
The Thrill of Accepting a Challenge Articles>Early RecoveryBy The Ranch TNJanuary 29, 2013“Accept challenges, so that you may feel the exhilaration of victory.” – Gregory S. Patton What we know, without a doubt, is that we want to get on with our lives. The fact that we are now in recovery is something that we feel should not get in the way of our being able to… Details
