Ernie RichardsonJun 27, 20202 min The New America- part 2Once again I was watching the news (I know it continues to be a big mistake on my part). Everything seems to be politicalized. This side...
Ernie RichardsonJun 1, 20203 min The New America.I am looking at the news (I know it’s a mistake) but I can’t help but to wonder what direction this world is heading. I see the...
Ernie RichardsonMay 30, 20202 minRegarding Automatic ThoughtsI was thinking today about what makes people fall into the trap of following their thoughts. Here are a few ideas that might help you...
Ernie RichardsonMay 27, 20203 min SEX ADDICTIONI was reading an article about Tiger Woods and his struggles with his self admitted sex addiction. There was even speculation that he...
Ernie RichardsonMay 24, 20204 minPsychological Defense Mechanisms Protecting the Addict’s CoreI was just reading an article about a former pro football player named Ryan Leaf. It appeared that he had the world at his feet with a...
Ernie RichardsonMay 22, 20202 min Affirmation and Insight AssignmentAffirmations are sometimes needed to override negative thoughts about ourselves that we have accumulated in our life’s journey. In fact,...
Ernie RichardsonMay 20, 20204 min 7 Things Grief Teaches YouI know that when you are grieving that you likely you aren’t wanting to see any worth in the experience, and I am not a big fan of...
Ernie RichardsonMay 14, 20204 min Proven Anxiety ReducersIn this time that finds us all in anxious moments the following are suggestions to try that will lead to a more calmer life. Try them....
Ernie RichardsonMay 10, 20203 min WHAT IS A SELF-DEFEATING BEHAVIOR?Therapists have defined “self-defeating behavior” as any behavior that impedes a person's goals and wishes. The following personality...
Ernie RichardsonMay 7, 20204 min Transforming FeelingsThe first step in dealing with feelings is to acknowledge each feeling as it arises. The agent that does this is mindfulness. In the case...
Ernie RichardsonMay 4, 20202 min Constructing ContentmentOutside influences have very little impact on our contentment. Promotions, new connections, and timely lottery wins give only a...
Ernie RichardsonMay 1, 20204 min FIRST-AID FOR EMOTIONAL PAINThis was posted back in Febuary but is worth reposting FIRST-AID FOR EMOTIONAL PAIN You put a bandage on a cut or take antibiotics to...
Ernie RichardsonApr 25, 20202 minInterpersonal Effectiveness SkillsI have Learned to get along with others while also asserting your own needs is essential to healthy relationships. It can be difficult to...
Ernie RichardsonApr 24, 20202 min12 Stupid Things That Mess Up Your RECOVERY Avoiding Relapse through Self - Awareness And Right Action Stupid Thing 1: Believing addiction to one substance is the only problem....
Ernie RichardsonApr 23, 20203 minWhat to look for in a sponsorChoosing a sponsor is like choosing your best friend. Sometimes it just happens and sometimes it's planned, but there is always...
Ernie RichardsonApr 19, 20202 min THE POWER OF PRAYERIn this time of uncertainty I was thinking of ways to deal with this new world. I came up with some ideas on prayer, specifically the...
Ernie RichardsonApr 15, 20201 minCoronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic- Part 9Like everyone else I too am locked down except for one day a week I have to go to my office. The way the world has changed boggles my...
Ernie RichardsonApr 11, 20205 minCoronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic- Part 8During these stressful times I was thinking of how I would approach this in a calm peaceful way. Grounding!! The thing that I struggled...
Ernie RichardsonApr 9, 20203 minCoronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic- Part 7If you have been thinking of the how and the why of addiction during these troubling times here are some facts for you to think about....
Ernie RichardsonApr 7, 20204 min Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic- Part 6There is a fine line that stretches from the head 18 inches down to a persons heart. That 18 inch journey can sometimes feel like it will...
Ernie RichardsonJun 27, 20202 min The New America- part 2Once again I was watching the news (I know it continues to be a big mistake on my part). Everything seems to be politicalized. This side...
Ernie RichardsonJun 1, 20203 min The New America.I am looking at the news (I know it’s a mistake) but I can’t help but to wonder what direction this world is heading. I see the...