by Snowman Therapist | Feb 11, 2013 | Behaviors
As mentioned a few newsletters ago, I will be episodically discussing the wisdom to be found in the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. Once again, the benefit of understanding the message of Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith, the founders of AA, transcends its...
by Snowman Therapist | Feb 11, 2013 | Behaviors
Two newsletters back, I wrote about the concept of honesty, but I referenced the support group, Alcoholics Anonymous, as an excellent example of an entity that is based upon truthfulness. Over the next few weeks, I will be writing about the fundamental soundness of...
by Snowman Therapist | Dec 7, 2012 | Behaviors
I once had the opportunity to hear the former Detroit Tigers beloved broadcaster, Ernie Harwell, speak. I believe he was loved largely because of his overall good nature and affability. During his talk, he made the non-baseball observation that one of his goals in...
by Snowman Therapist | Dec 7, 2012 | Behaviors
Are you a Scrooge or a spendthrift? Do you vacillate or act impulsively? Do you procrastinate or fret prematurely over distant obligations or tasks (Christmas shop in July?) Have you ever missed out on an investment opportunity because of fear and the fact that you’re...
by Snowman Therapist | Sep 27, 2012 | Behaviors
These days, we can buy insurance for anything. Lawyers, real estate agents, and medical personnel can cover themselves against inadvertent errors flowing from typos, misstatements, and other slips that may lead to some liability. It’s known as “errors and omissions”...
by Snowman Therapist | Sep 11, 2012 | Behaviors
A friend of mine, let’s call him Mike, is a recovering alcoholic with twenty years of sobriety. As with many other persons like him, his journey to abstinence was a long and circuitous one. Multiple alcohol-related convictions and various treatment center and...
