All the academic success in the world means little if an individual is physically, mentally, and emotionally unhealthy and imbalanced. The following are some suggestions to keep incoming college freshmen healthy, safe, and thriving.
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My Interview on the “Sober Motivation” Podcast
In this episode of the Sober Motivation Podcast, I share my story of addiction and recovery, including what works to keep me sober and how finding purpose is crucial in recovery.
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Men’s Mental Health Matters
When it comes to Men’s Mental Health Month, there is a key aspect to the conversation that might be the most important element of all: reducing or eliminating stigma.
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Substance Use Prevention Strategies for Parents
While there is no perfect plan or strategy to prevent or intervene in substance use by youth, a combination of simple, tried-and-true methods can help parents succeed in keeping their kids healthy, safe, and thriving.
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My Guest Spot on the SHAIR Podcast
Here it is, my episode of the SHAIR Podcast. This is my whole story of addiction and recovery: the good, the bad, and the ugly. I hope that hearing this helps someone who might presently …
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Teaching ASIST, Saving Lives
Two days/14 hours later, another amazing ASIST workshop is in the books, and 22 more local individuals are ready, willing, and able to perform suicide interventions and save lives. This was the fifth workshop I’ve …
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Glad I Could Help
I just had a dad of two 18-year-old twin sons leave my office telling me, “Speaking with you was far more productive than any of the prior conversations I’ve had with anyone while trying to …
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ASIST Workshop #4: Don’t Call It a Comeback
After a nearly 1.5-year hiatus, I facilitated my fourth ASIST suicide intervention workshop yesterday and today in Gilbert. I am happy to say that two dozen more people are now equipped with the potentially …
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Anthony Bourdain and Suicide
If your social media feed is anything like mine, it’s flooded with posts regarding Anthony Bourdain’s death, and rightfully so. He was an incredibly interesting and talented individual, and one of my absolute favorite authors …
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A Change of Plans
This morning I was scheduled to do a pair of 30-minute breakout sessions as part of a multi-faceted community event hosted by the City of Phoenix at a local school. The material I was going …
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