Author: Rob Rodriguez
The Problem with Diagnoses
Recently, I sat with a young client who was convinced her mother is bi-polar. I asked why she thought that and she replied, “Because one moment she’s happy with me […]
Read moreAvoiding Multiple First Therapy Sessions
Engaging in therapy is not easy. Even when one has arrived at the knowledge that a problem is too great to solve alone, asking for help is tough for even […]
Read moreNon-Linear Recovery: the Connection Between Kintsugi and Wabi-Sabi
Early in my helping career, I succumbed to the idea that the process of individual recovery had a beginning, a middle, and an end goal. I believed the process was […]
Read moreRecovery is a Long and Worthwhile Process
Recovery is an elusive term, and one that often isn’t fully understood, even by those in treatment. But no matter how you define it, recovery means a better future for individuals and families.
Read moreTrauma’s Impact on Families Can’t Be Overlooked
Very few among us will go through life without experiencing some sort of trauma. As uncomfortable as it is, it remains part of our human existence. But while trauma may […]
Read moreAddiction Recovery for Young Men
Young men face numerous challenges when entering recovery that often inhibit them from accepting help. These challenges are both emotional and environmental, but it’s important to acknowledge and address these […]
Read moreHealing Addiction’s Wounds in Relationships
Relationships are often the first victims of substance abuse or active addiction. Through the addiction recovery process and family counseling at Family Recovery Resource Experts, families learn to repair those […]
Read moreA Focus on Shared Goals Helps Families Recover from Addiction
Here’s a scenario that might ring familiar: Someone in your inner circle is suffering from addiction. Everyone close to this person can see it, but there’s no consensus on how […]
Read moreWhat Do I Do Now that my Loved One is in Treatment?
After your loved one has started treatment for substance use disorder, families often experience both confusion and hope. You may have no idea how you have unwittingly contributed to the […]
Read moreHow Substance Use Disorders in the Family Traumatize Children
Our newest addition to the team, Rob Rodriguez, discusses the impact of substance use disorders on kids—whether they’re the ones using or not. Marc Hertz Consulting is thrilled to announce […]
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