The article that follows is an excerpt from my book, A Rational Workbook for Recovery From Addictions – Second Edition. After I lay a foundation of understanding for a client that includes Albert Ellis’ ABCs, I begin applying cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) skills and techniques to help a client make changes in feelings and behaviors. One [...]

During my professional career, I have held deeply to the belief that all people have the capacity for positive change. I see the role of the substance abuse and mental health counselor as integral to helping clients progress toward positive change. I have been doing workshops for the past 20+ years for counselors, teaching them [...]

As the author of Global Criteria: The 12 Core Functions of the Substance Abuse Counselor- Fifth Edition, I believe in keeping concepts about the core functions simple and easy to understand. You already know the 12 Core Functions. The function of Reports and Record Keeping is involved in all of the other eleven core functions. [...]

Some of you know me as the author of the text Global Criteria: The 12 Core Functions of the Substance Abuse Counselor-Fifth Edition. Here is a news release to let you know of a new position I hold as another way to help our field make Reports and Record Keeping easier. Eccentex Names Vice-President for [...]

The Usual Array of Suspects For decades I’ve been fascinated in the various detective shows on TV. I remember watching Dragnet and Sgt. Friday who says “Just the facts.” Now there are the CSI dramas to keep me entertained. Maybe that is why I’m so interested in neuro-psychology and how the brain works. When there [...]

I find Josie and very energenic and forward thinking lady. She has touched my life; therefore, I’m moved to enter this venue of moving my goal forward of enhancing counselor and clients lives in possitive directions. I hope to post here excerpts from my books and fresh ideas. I welcome comment and questions.