The Necessity of Scheduling ; Recently, one of my patients was moving to another state. One of the challenges that was discussed involved a lack of structured time. Just as recommended in “Escape,” I urged my patient to go home, break her day into...
Some Amazing Facts Behind Sobriety ; In 2005, the Bureau of Justice conducted a study following the recidivism rates of 404,638 prisoners in 30 states (Durose, Matthew R., Alexia D. Cooper, and Howard N. Snyder, Recidivism of Prisoners Released in 30 States in 2005:...
A Terrific Book to Work on Self-Improvement ; For those of you wondering what might be a good resource to turn to for working on self-improvement, I would recommend taking a close look at Stronger: Develop the Resilience you Need to Succeed, by George S. Everly Jr.,...
The Powerful Impact of Self-Esteem ; During the recent holiday season, movie theaters around the world were packed with the much anticipated release of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” For the first time in history, this science fiction epic grossed $1...
Born to Inspire ; For those who have taken a quick glimpse at “Escape”, an often lingering and pressing question arises: “Can a hardened criminal really change their ways and become a successful, financially secure, law abiding citizen?” Once this is asked, an uncanny...
Minor Explosions Lead to Deadly Results ; A common question that I often get is “What are the main factors that often lead individuals back to jail/prison?” I have broken this question into five specific areas. One of the bigger issues revolves around uncontrollable...
