by Timothy D. Stein, MFT, CSAT | Oct 16, 2017
Thought for the Week Timothy D. Stein, MFT, CSAT October 16, 2017 You are not circling the drain yet but you are in the tub. In addiction, relapse does not happen immediately. It happens over time, one action after another. These actions may be obvious and large,...
by Timothy D. Stein, MFT, CSAT | Oct 9, 2017
Thought for the Week Timothy D. Stein, MFT, CSAT October 9, 2017 “A thorn, however tiny, can cause the traveler to halt.” –Paulo Coelho Spotting and addressing the obvious issues that get in the way of sobriety and recovery is important. These issues...
by Timothy D. Stein, MFT, CSAT | Oct 2, 2017
Thought for the Week Timothy D. Stein, MFT, CSAT October 2, 2017 “When a beginner knows what he needs, he proves more intelligent than an absent-minded sage.” –Lao Tzu Getting sober is hard work. Finding the life balance that comes with recovery is hard...
by Timothy D. Stein, MFT, CSAT | Sep 25, 2017
Thought for the Week Timothy D. Stein, MFT, CSAT September 25, 2017 “If his decision is correct, he will win the battle, even if it lasts longer than expected. If his decision is wrong, he will be defeated and he will have to start all over again – only this...
by Timothy D. Stein, MFT, CSAT | Sep 18, 2017
Thought for the Week Timothy D. Stein, MFT, CSAT September 18, 2017 Ask for what you want. We sometimes assume others know what we want. It has been my experience that this is frequently not so. The only person who can read your mind is you. The couple in my office...
by Timothy D. Stein, MFT, CSAT | Sep 11, 2017
Thought for the Week Timothy D. Stein, MFT, CSAT September 11, 2017 Finish the race! Because recovery builds on itself, it is sometimes referred to as “many races, one after another.” A cardinal sin of recovery is not finishing the race. This might be recognizing...
