The New America- part 2
Once 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...
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Ernie Richardson
- Jun 1, 2020
- 3 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...
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Ernie Richardson
- May 30, 2020
- 2 min
Regarding Automatic Thoughts
I was thinking today about what makes people fall into the trap of following their thoughts. Here are a few ideas that might help you...
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Ernie Richardson
- May 26, 2020
- 3 min
SEX ADDICTION
I was reading an article about Tiger Woods and his struggles with his self admitted sex addiction. There was even speculation that he...
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Ernie Richardson
- May 24, 2020
- 4 min
Psychological Defense Mechanisms Protecting the Addict’s Core
I 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...
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Ernie Richardson
- May 22, 2020
- 2 min
Affirmation and Insight Assignment
Affirmations are sometimes needed to override negative thoughts about ourselves that we have accumulated in our life’s journey. In fact,...
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Ernie Richardson
- May 19, 2020
- 4 min
7 Things Grief Teaches You
I 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...
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Ernie Richardson
- May 14, 2020
- 4 min
Proven Anxiety Reducers
In 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....
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Ernie Richardson
- May 9, 2020
- 3 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...
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Ernie Richardson
- May 6, 2020
- 4 min
Transforming Feelings
The first step in dealing with feelings is to acknowledge each feeling as it arises. The agent that does this is mindfulness. In the case...
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Ernie Richardson
- May 4, 2020
- 2 min
Constructing Contentment
Outside influences have very little impact on our contentment. Promotions, new connections, and timely lottery wins give only a...
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Ernie Richardson
- Apr 30, 2020
- 4 min
FIRST-AID FOR EMOTIONAL PAIN
This 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...
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Ernie Richardson
- Apr 25, 2020
- 2 min
Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills
I have Learned to get along with others while also asserting your own needs is essential to healthy relationships. It can be difficult to...
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Ernie Richardson
- Apr 23, 2020
- 2 min
12 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....
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Ernie Richardson
- Apr 22, 2020
- 3 min
What to look for in a sponsor
Choosing a sponsor is like choosing your best friend. Sometimes it just happens and sometimes it's planned, but there is always...
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Ernie Richardson
- Apr 19, 2020
- 2 min
THE POWER OF PRAYER
In 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...
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Ernie Richardson
- Apr 14, 2020
- 1 min
Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic- Part 9
Like 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...
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Ernie Richardson
- Apr 11, 2020
- 5 min
Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic- Part 8
During these stressful times I was thinking of how I would approach this in a calm peaceful way. Grounding!! The thing that I struggled...
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Ernie Richardson
- Apr 9, 2020
- 3 min
Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic- Part 7
If 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....
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Ernie Richardson
- Apr 6, 2020
- 4 min
Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic- Part 6
There 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...
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Ernie Richardson
- Jun 26, 2020
- 2 min
The New America- part 2
Once 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...
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Ernie Richardson
- Jun 1, 2020
- 3 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...
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