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Recovery Coaching:
A Guide to Coaching People
in Recovery from Addictions
Second Edition
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Monthly Archives: March 2015
I am lonely
What Is Loneliness? Webster’s Dictionary defines loneliness as a state of solitude or being alone. But I believe loneliness to actually be a state of mind. It causes people to feel empty, alone and unwanted. People who are lonely crave … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged alienated, cut-off, depression, grief, homesickness, loneliness, lonely
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Thinking about my mistakes from the past
One of my clients, Caroline, is a brilliant woman who has hit bottom, very, very hard. She is an Ivy League-educated woman, mother of three, and the wife of a wealthy professional in the suburbs of Chicago. But unfortunately, she … Continue reading
Posted in Anger, Family Dynamics
Tagged andry, conflict resolution, disagreements, fight fair, fights, HALT
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I am angry — How do I fight fair?
The following post, I am angry — How do I fight fair?, is the fourth post in my HALT (Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired) series of blog posts. This post is about anger and a particular client, and how he might have better conversations … Continue reading
Posted in Anger, Family Dynamics
Tagged andry, conflict resolution, disagreements, fight fair, fights, HALT
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I am hungry — Why do I want to eat flour and sugar compulsively?
There are several reasons why flour and sugar spike a desire to eat more. There is also a variety of reasons flour and sugar relax us, make us sleep or damage our immune system. Let’s explore those reasons. Comfort foods … Continue reading
Posted in Addiction, Hunger
Tagged chronic fatigue, Dr Jeremy Kaslow, Dr John Briffa, Dr Joseph Alaimo, Dr William Davis, food addiction, Food Addiction Institue, food opioids, hypoglycemia, Lawrence ilson, overeaters anonymous, Wheat Belly
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