by Timothy D. Stein, MFT, CSAT | Dec 31, 2018
Thought for the Week Timothy D. Stein, MFT, CSAT December 31, 2018 I am an asymptote. An asymptote is a mathematical term for a curve that continually gets closer to a line but never reaches it. In recovery, we are asymptotes. The longer we stay sober, the easier it...
by Timothy D. Stein, MFT, CSAT | Dec 24, 2018
Thought for the Week Timothy D. Stein, MFT, CSAT December 27, 2018 “Simple but not easy.” –unknown A sobriety program is simple. Tell your sponsor and others who support you in recovery everything. Follow their guidance in all things. Reach out to others as soon as...
by Timothy D. Stein, MFT, CSAT | Dec 17, 2018
Thought for the Week Timothy D. Stein, MFT, CSAT December 17, 2018 Vacuum under the car mats. There is superficial change and real change. You can wash the outside of the car but not touch the inside. It looks clean until you open the door. You can superficially...
by Timothy D. Stein, MFT, CSAT | Dec 10, 2018
Thought for the Week Timothy D. Stein, MFT, CSAT December 10, 2018 “The art of apology is an expression of the gift of responsibility.” –Wendy Behary Responsibility and a true apology are interlinked. Saying you’re sorry without accepting responsibility for your part...
by Timothy D. Stein, MFT, CSAT | Dec 3, 2018
Thought for the Week Timothy D. Stein, MFT, CSAT December 3, 2018 “The art of self-disclosure is an expression of the gift of courage.” –Wendy Behary Self-disclosure is not easy. It brings the possibility of judgement and rejection. It is also the only way to find...
by Timothy D. Stein, MFT, CSAT | Nov 26, 2018
Thought for the Week Timothy D. Stein, MFT, CSAT November 26, 2018 Kintsukuroi Kintsukuroi is the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with precious metals. A piece of pottery repaired or put back together with precious metal is considered to be more beautiful...
