What Is Alcohol Poisoning
Alcohol poisoning occurs when too much alcohol has been consumed too quickly, and the body can’t absorb or process it. While alcohol is the most popular beverage on the planet, many people do not know that alcohol is a toxin for which regular heavy use over time can damage all of the body’s organs and […]
Interview With Trauma Expert: Dr. Kate Truitt
Recently, I had the privilege of talking to trauma specialist Dr. Kate Truitt. Dr. Truitt is a licensed Clinical Psychologist practicing in Pasadena, CA. She is the founder of Dr. Kate Truitt & Associates, the CEO and Training Director for the Trauma Counseling Center of Los Angeles, Global Coordinator of Continuing Education for the Havening Techniques, […]
What Wildfires Can Teach Us About Recovery
Leslie Gold here from Strides in Recovery to talk about running, recovery and inspiration. Today, specifically, we’re talking about what wildfires can teach us about recovery. A bicycle ride through a burn area inspired this analogy. One way I keep my spirits up during this period of physical distancing is getting outdoors daily and exercising. Last […]
United In Covid 19 Isolation
People united in Covid 19 isolation offer support for those who serve and those who are alone and suffering. Together we can emerge stronger. People cheering from their balconies in NYC served as the inspiration for this post. The gratitude was overwhelming as people united in Covid 19 isolation Leslie Gold writes: On Friday at […]
9 Psychological Tricks Our Brain Is Constantly Playing on Us That Put Us in Awkward Situations
Cognitive bias describes the typical mistakes we make while thinking. These mistakes can convince us of things that don’t really exist. If you know about these popular mistakes, it will be easier for you to predict situations that will happen to you and you can also stay safe from the tricks that marketers and salesmen […]
How To Soften Shame
All of us carry the burden of shame, and some of us don’t know where it came from or how to let go of it. “But I was never locked in a closet or beaten with a coat hanger.” I have heard this statement from multiple clients who deny the relevance of emotional abuse. They […]