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The H.A.L.T. Technique
Hi, how's everything going? Have you eaten today? How are you feeling? How was your day overall? Did you get enough rest last night?...
Jeff Sealy
Oct 52 min read


Consequential Thinking
Picture this scenario: you’re driving your new car on a busy highway with your family, and everyone is singing along to the radio....
Jeff Sealy
Oct 32 min read


The 12 Traditions of AA Explained
The purpose of the twelve traditions of AA is to provide a framework that promotes Focus on working within groups to build integrity and...
Jeff Sealy
Oct 31 min read


The 12 Promises of AA Explained
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a worldwide fellowship created to help people stop drinking and live a peaceful life. After adopting and...
Jeff Sealy
Oct 22 min read


The 12 Steps of AA Explained
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a worldwide fellowship of individuals who are currently facing or have faced issues with drinking alcohol....
Jeff Sealy
Sep 293 min read


Maintaining Emotional Stability
How does an argument start? Usually, it begins with disagreement, anger, hostility, or resentment. But let’s say you become furious about...
Jeff Sealy
Sep 272 min read


The Value of Community in Mental Health
What have you contributed to your community? What impact have you made on the mental health population? These are important and relevant...
Jeff Sealy
Sep 272 min read


The Diversity of Organizational Cultures
Culture is a system of beliefs and values that shape the characteristics, behaviors, and ethics of a group of people. These factors...
Jeff Sealy
Sep 262 min read


Altruism
When was the last time you did something nice for someone? Did you do it out of genuine kindness, or were you hoping for something in...
Jeff Sealy
Sep 262 min read


Enabling Addiction and Rationalizing Unacceptable Behavior
Have you ever said or thought: “He’ll get better soon, patience will turn our lives around,” “She doesn’t have a problem, all she needs...
Jeff Sealy
Sep 243 min read


How do we protect ourselves with Defense Mechanisms?
How do we, as a society, prevent such behaviors? How can a person hide emotions that might be more harmful than helpful? When someone...
Jeff Sealy
Sep 232 min read


Can Exposure Therapy help treat Addiction?
Take a moment to breathe, then picture yourself in this situation: “You are powerless against your addiction, and your life has become...
Jeff Sealy
Sep 192 min read


How Role Models Influence Behavior
Are you a role model? Do you aim for perfection and seek constant admiration from others? If not, that’s okay because some people...
Jeff Sealy
Sep 192 min read


The Choice Point in Behavior Management
What is the importance of having a choice? Do choices reflect our freedom and independence? Are our actions based on our choices? In...
Jeff Sealy
Sep 182 min read


Impulse Control Disorder
Some people often ask if Impulse Control disorder is truly a mental illness. The answer is yes because the behavior appears as...
Jeff Sealy
Sep 172 min read


Recognizing Behavior Patterns
Why is recognizing patterns important? Spotting patterns requires a skill that helps people connect with their community. It also...
Jeff Sealy
Sep 172 min read


Healthcare Support Disparities with the I/DD population
Among the many challenges that affect people diagnosed with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities (I/DD), support strategies have...
Jeff Sealy
Sep 142 min read


Trauma and Resistance
Have you ever had a traumatic experience? Has resistance ever played a part in your response? Trauma refers to a psychological response...
Jeff Sealy
Sep 142 min read


How do we embrace change and transition?
Change and transition impact every aspect of life, whether mentally or physically. In our personal lives, we can experience both factors...
Jeff Sealy
Aug 9, 20242 min read


You are who you think you are: Accepting emotions during your past and present to improve your future
“You are who you think you are” is a term often used to describe self-reflection. Like the term, “You are what you eat”, both phrases can...
Jeff Sealy
Aug 7, 20242 min read
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