Relationships: Intimate vs. Dysfunctional From a handout of Onsite Workshops (www.onsiteworkshops.com), with additional information from Dr. Gore. INTIMATE DYSFUNCTIONAL Peers. Power differential. Mutuality. Imbalance. Choice. Loss of choice. Freedom. Compulsion Desire to share needs and feelings. "No talk" rule, especially if things are not working out. Relationship always changing. Relationship is always the same. I… Read More
Signs of Unhealthy Boundaries From a handout of Onsite Workshops (www.onsiteworkshops.com), with additional information from Dr. Gore. Telling all Talking at an intimate level at the first meeting Falling in love with a new acquaintance Falling in love with anyone who reaches out Being overwhelmed by a person-preoccupied Acting on the first sexual impulse Being… Read More
The Invitation I offer this page to you because I feel it beautifully expresses the goals of a) what an intimate relationship can be like b) what may happen as a result of long-term, intensive psychotherapy c) simply living a good life, becoming more real, more true and more authentic It doesn’t… Read More
Hitting Bottom In Addiction: The Only Way To Go Is Down What does it mean to hit rock bottom? When it comes to alcohol and drug addiction, "hitting rock bottom" means that the user comes to a place where he decides he does not wish to continue living the way he is living, and hopefully,… Read More
Addiction Defined – Counseling by Dr. Gore Atlanta What is addiction? Addiction and alcoholism are two terms which are used interchangeably and describe a condition of powerlessness over something. Addiction is when "it" has more control over you than you have over "it". The "it" can be alcohol, marijuana, heroin, sex, gambling, food, or any… Read More
This is a tale of forgiveness, a beautiful one. Forgiveness is something you do for yourself, and this woman is walking the walk…. IAN MANUEL is a black man who has spent most of his life in prison. Yet he still has a most unusual advocate calling for his release: a white woman whom he… Read More
My son makes great cards, he puts a lot of thought and love into his masterpieces. Here is what he wrote this morning: Cover… 86 Open the card: He attached $2.50 for his present to my mother. He wrote: Happy Birthday. 86. As you turn 86 you’ll love It. 86: That’s you. 86 years man… Read More