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During 30 years of Recovery, I have tried several approaches to help manage my mental health symptoms. Typically I followed the rule of six. When I decided on a certain method I gave it at least six sessions or attempts. Once I find something that helps I do whatever it takes to continue incorporating it […]

Those of us who support people with mental health conditions, addiction, and trauma sometimes miss the mark in our attempts to help them. It is not something we do intentionally when we come to the aid of a person because our intentions are genuine. When I was Director of Human Services one of my staff

People ask me from time to time, “How do you decide what you will write about each day?” Those in my circle who write blogs map out ahead of time what their topic for the day will be. That works best for them. The subtitle for my book is, “Be Bold, Be Imperfect, Be Present,

I am pleased to announce a book signing event from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 12th, 2023 at the Whirlybird Coffee Co. located at 2829 County Hwy I Chippewa Falls, WI 54729. The title of my book is, “SuperHuman Being – Be Bold, Be Imperfect, Be Present, and Recover” I will have

Let’s focus on the wonder of Recovery. How amazing that people loved us so much that they created strategies and connections for us to heal. We willingly face our shortcomings and darkness in obedience to the 12 steps of Recovery. Recovery does not expect us to be perfect and fully mature to connect with others

Does fear impact our Recovery? I believe fear is the greatest obstacle to moving toward healing. The opposite of fear is faith. Fear is appropriate when a bear threatens to attack us in the forest. On the other hand, fear in our Recovery jeopardizes our ability to embrace a healthy lifestyle. We may be unable

Contemplate your journey of recovery during the last month. Think about a moment you experienced the gift of recovery. Next, think about a moment, despite your efforts, when you fell short in your recovery. An important ingredient in Recovery for me is regular exercise. There are days when I much rather forgo my exercise routine.

My wife and I participate in the Domestic Church. The Domestic Church is a lay movement for married couples that provides a Catholic Christian community and lifelong spiritual formation through small groups and retreats. We meet with five other couples once a month from September to May. Why am I sharing this with you? This

I have been doing treatments for my gut health. The treatment takes about 75 minutes each time. Usually, other people are treated for various physical health conditions in the same room of the clinic. Yesterday a person was receiving treatment to alleviate symptoms impacting their activities of daily living. The person was reading a book,

I missed connecting with you during the past week. I hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving Holiday. My wife, in-laws, and I traveled to Jonesboro Arkansas to spend Thanksgiving with our daughter and son-in-law. We stayed at an Airbnb in the country outside of Jonesboro. The average daily temperature was in the 50s. We played cards