Addiction Defined 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 other drug or mood-altering behavior. If… Read More
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
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
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
When a Loved One Has a Problem with Drugs or Alcohol: What Works and What Doesn’t Here is what not to do: Stay in denial: Pretend things aren’t that bad. Stay in denial: Think that what is wrong is NOT a function of the drugs and/or alcohol usage. (He is just depressed./He just has an… Read More
Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change (other people, places and things) , the courage to change the things I can (me), and the wisdom to know the difference. – Reinhold Niebuhr (italics by Dr. Gore) To Let Go To "let go" does not mean to stop caring, it means I… Read More
What is Perfection? Use what talents you possess: The woods would be very silent if no birds sang except those that sang best. – Henry Van Dyke Perfection is being right, Excellence is willing to be wrong. Perfection is fear, Excellence is taking a risk. Perfection is anger and frustration, Excellence is powerful. Perfection… Read More