By Dr. Kerri Heath “Reserving judgment is a matter of infinite hope.” -F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby I love visiting Passages in Malibu, as it brings a sense of peaceful re-centering…
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By Susan Finley, Ed.D., NCC Google “online dating tips” and you will be inundated with article after article ranging from top ranking dating sites to online dating safety tips, to rules of…
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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 Susan Finley, Ed.D., NCC “To heal illness, begin by restoring balance.” –Carolone Myss Individuals who struggle with the ups and downs of bipolar disorder (along with their loved ones) can tell…
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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 Susan Finley, Ed.D., NCC “A sound mind in a sound body, is a short, but full description of a happy state in this world” -John Locke Sound Therapy—the use of vibrations…
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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 Susan Finley, Ed.D., NCC “I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed.”- Michael Jordan One fact remains true: Individuals who have struggled…
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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 Dr. Kerri Heath This past month has been difficult as we learned that Kate Spade decided to take her own life. This tragic suicide was followed by the devastating news about…
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By Susan Finley, Ed.D., NCC “Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light.”- Helen Keller Myth: Asking a friend if they are feeling depressed, angry,…
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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 Susan Finley, Ed.D., NCC All the world’s a stage, And all the men and women merely players; They have their exits and their entrances, And one man in his time plays…
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By Susan Finley, Ed.D., NCC There are many misconceptions regarding the detention of mentally disordered persons for evaluation and treatment. This article will help to explain the ins and outs of a…
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by Chris Prentiss Tomorrow, July 4th, 2018 is the two hundred and forty-first day since the thirteen original Colonies signed our Declaration of Independence, declaring that we were no longer thirteen English…
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By Susan Finley, Ed.D., NCC “We should indeed keep calm in the face of difference, and live our lives in a state of inclusion and wonder at the diversity of humanity.”–George Takei…
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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 “The truest expression of a people is in its dances and its music. Bodies never lie.” –Agnes de Mille Dance/Movement Therapy—(DMT) is the psychotherapeutic use of movement…
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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…