By Dr. Kerri Heath It will be difficult to overcome an addiction without a true spiritual practice. Substances are able to numb the pain when you are feeling lost, depressed, discouraged, or disappointed…
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By Susan Finley, Ed.D., NCC “He who takes medicine and neglects to diet wastes the skill of his doctors.” -Chinese Proverb What is the connection between diet, nutrition, and addiction? Each has…
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By Dr. Kerri Heath Sitting in the Zen garden at Passages one afternoon, a client who had only been there for a few days came and sat with us. It was a…
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By Susan Finley, Ed.D., NCC “Great theatre is about challenging how we think and encouraging us to fantasize about a world we aspire to” – Willem Dafoe The following is a Q&A…
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By Dr. Kerri Heath “The cure for pain is in the pain.” -Rumi If you are searching for a rehab center, you are probably experiencing a lot of pain. The substances may…
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By Susan Finley, Ed.D., NCC “You have to throw a gold brick into the uncertain waters of the future, and have faith because there will be many difficult days before you will…
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By Susan Finley, Ed.D., NCC “Chains of habit are too light to be felt until they are too heavy to be broken.” Warren Buffett If a habit or old behavior brings about…
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By Dr. Kerri Heath “You will see it when you believe it.” –Wayne Dyer This is a very tough question to answer. An addict is someone whose life is controlled by alcohol…
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By Susan Finley, Ed.D., NCC Mindfulness is the ability to steer clear from worry and anxiety bringing one’s attention to the present moment. Feeling overwhelmed and ill-equipped to deal with life’s challenges…
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By Dr. Kerri Heath I look forward to meeting with the owner of Passages Malibu, Chris Prentiss, who has dedicated his entire life to helping others reach their highest potential. Being in…
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By Dr. Kerri Heath Tucked away in the mountains of Malibu, overlooking the gorgeous Pacific Ocean, sits a rehabilitation center that boasts of being the safe passage to find the other side…
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By Dr. Kerri Heath “Being in Flow is a mystical or transcendent state where you go beyond your sense of self and you experience exceptional feats of strength and endurance of creativity.”…
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By Dr. Kerri Heath Admitting that you are facing a life-threatening problem like alcoholism and drug addiction can seem overwhelming. Thoughts and excuses may run through your mind like “there is no…
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By Susan Finley, Ed.D., NCC “Complete honesty is not the same thing as full disclosure.” ― Ron Brackin When an individual seeks help for an addiction or substance use disorder, it is not…
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By Jennifer McDougall Discussing mental health issues such as depression, anger, or suicidal thoughts is often shrouded in myths and misconceptions. One common myth is that asking someone about their emotional distress…
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By Susan Finley, Ed.D., NCC “A man’s character may be learned from the adjectives which he habitually uses in conversation.” –Mark Twain We’ve all heard the saying, “sticks and stones may break…
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by Kimberly Hayes The 12-Step program is what comes to mind when you hear someone talk about recovery from alcohol and drug abuse. However, there are many treatment methods out there that…
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By Susan Finley, Ed.D., NCC “Life doesn’t get easier or more forgiving, we get stronger and more resilient.” –Steve Maraboli Learning from past negative experiences including substance use and addiction can actually…
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By Jennifer McDougall “Confront the dark parts of yourself, and work to banish them with illumination and forgiveness. Your willingness to wrestle with your demons will cause your angels to sing. Use…
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By Susan Finley, Ed.D., NCC “Notice that the stiffest tree is most easily cracked, while the bamboo or willow survives by bending with the wind.”-Bruce Lee Exercise is an excellent tool for…