http://www.durhampsychological.com Thu, 13 Aug 2009 04:18:21 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Response:  First, let’s clear up the misconception in your question.  The research on alcoholism treatment is very clear that a strong motivation for sobriety is not necessary for treatment to be helpful.  One of the reasons for this is that the first goal of good addictions treatment is to increase ... http://www.durhampsychological.com/q-i-have-a-family-member-who%e2%80%99s-alcoholic-we%e2%80%99ve-tried-before-to-suggest-that-he-get-help-but-he-isn%e2%80%99t-cooperative-besides-i%e2%80%99ve-heard-that-unless-a-person-really-w/ My usual sign-off at the end of email messages is “Peace.”  In some ways I’m guessing this is a hangover from my “Jesus freak” hippy days in the 70’s – you know, “peace, love, dove, and Bobby Sherman!”  At the same time I am conscious of what a shortage of ... http://www.durhampsychological.com/p-is-for-peace/ The rounded, available space of the first letter of this word says so much.     When I am open I am ready to receive, to be filled.                When my arms are open I am ready for a hug;                          when my heart is open I am ready for a relationship;                                  when my ... http://www.durhampsychological.com/o-is-for-openness/ Response: Please remember that how I respond to this question (as well as others!) is my opinion – others may have different opinions…I think the first thing in selecting a counselor is that they be good! How can you tell this? I believe that your counselor should ... http://www.durhampsychological.com/christian-counselor/ Here we are in the Easter week of 2008! I’m reminded of a column I read earlier this week by Chuck Colson in which he referred to the Celtic Christians of another generation, who celebrated the Creator by delving deeply into His Creation. Look around you this week ... http://www.durhampsychological.com/n-is-for-new-life/ Sometimes I get accused of believing that counseling will solve anything for anyone – not true! Almost…but seriously, here are some ways to know whether investing in counseling is a good decision: Do you have a specific complaint? If not, but rather you’re struggling with an ongoing sense of ... http://www.durhampsychological.com/how-do-i-know-if-counseling-is-right-for-me/ This is the first Weekly Word coming to you from Durham Psychological Services! As such, we’re using it to communicate to you the mission of our company: to assist you in learning “the unforced rhythms of grace!” I wish I could take credit for that phrase, but here ... http://www.durhampsychological.com/mission/