The Addicted Brain: Why Addicts Use
By Luke Gilleran, LADC, NCC, CCDP Why do some people find themselves psychologically chained to a drug for a lifetime? Experts have learned the answer to this question. Through imaging and other...
View ArticleThe Role of Therapist In Recovery
Dr. Marc Bono, Psy. D. Primary Therapist One of the unique things about Turning Point is the number and variety of persons that make up the support system of Turning Point clients. From case manager,...
View ArticleThe Power of Group Therapy
Vanessa Reda, LMFT Primary Therapist, Center for Change If you walk into Center for Change you can usually find a group running. At Center for Change we offer an eclectic mix of psycho educational,...
View ArticleHow Sober Support Networks Aid the Treatment Provider
Jay Brothers, CAC Primary Therapist When young people enter treatment, whether for the first time or a return after relapse, they begin establishing relationships with their program peer, program...
View ArticleHow Sober Support Networks Aid the Treatment Provider
Jay Brothers, CAC Primary Therapist Center for Change When young people enter treatment, whether for the first time or a return after relapse, they begin establishing relationships with their program...
View ArticleTalking to Your Kids About Drugs
Andy Buccaro, LADC, LCSW Executive Director Center for Change Timing is key when it comes to braving substance prevention talks with your child. Knowing “when” is half the battle; the other half is...
View ArticleThe Benefits of Extended Care
Dr. Marc Bono, Psy. D. Primary Therapist For many client’s extended care has come after multiple shorter term treatments have not had a lasting impact on their addiction. This common experience among...
View ArticleFacilitating Change: Acceptance and Commitment
Jessica Hamilton, LCSW Primary Therapist Center for Change All approaches to therapy share one common objective: to support the client in effecting positive change. Although the ultimate goal...
View ArticleBuilding Self-Confidence
Vanessa Reda, LMFT Primary Therapist Center for Change As our clients emerge into the outside world, one of the most important things that they will bring with them is a sense of self. Building...
View ArticleThe Heart in Recovery
Meaghan Gorman, LMFT Primary Therapist Center for Change “The Heart in Recovery” At the Center for Change, we incorporate the teachings and practice of a meditation technique called “Vipassana”– a...
View ArticleWorking With Young Men
Michael Bower, Ed.D. Primary Therapist Working with young men who are addicts and alcoholics can be a challenging, frustrating and satisfying privilege. Throughout the storm of addiction and the...
View ArticleThe Addicted Brain: Why Addicts Use
By Luke Gilleran, LADC, NCC, CCDP Why do some people find themselves psychologically chained to a drug for a lifetime? Experts have learned the answer to this question. Through imaging and other...
View ArticleRedefining the Stereotype of the Addict and Alcoholic
Sarah Allen Benton, MS, LMHC, LPC Primary Therapist The stereotype of the “typical” addict/alcoholic prevents many individuals with addictions from seeking help-as it allows for comparison to the...
View ArticleMotivating Young Men in Recovery
Fred Keane, LCSW Executive Director of Clinical Services There are a variety of challenges that young men in early recovery face. Many are not “voluntary”, but rather have been compelled to enter...
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