Three Factors of a Successful Intervention ![]()
There are several ways to do an intervention, but the biggest mistake anyone can make is not addressing an addiction at all. Ignoring an eating disorder or substance abuse can…
Donna MarksOctober 18, 2021
Five Things To Look For In A Therapist ![]()
Choosing a therapist is one of the most important decisions anyone can make. Like tradespeople, there’s a therapist for just about everything. You don’t want to hire a plumber for…
Donna MarksSeptember 26, 2021
Filling-up Versus Covering-up The Hole Of Addiction ![]()
People who have decided to face their addiction have made a courageous attempt to reclaim their lives and cease self-destructive behavior. But stopping a single behavior does not usually end…
Donna MarksFebruary 12, 2021
Calling All Angels ![]()
Over the past couple of decades, I’ve witnessed many leaders in the mental health field who are not willing to face their own fears and dependencies.
Donna MarksAugust 2, 2020
Why Treatment Fails ![]()
More often than not, treatment has become just another extension in the maze of addiction. After thirty years of working in the field of addiction as a therapist, educator, consultant,…
Donna MarksDecember 19, 2019
Psychiatry Vs. Psychotherapy Vs. Psychoanalysis ![]()
Confused? You are not alone. In the field of psychology, there are so many different types of credentials that it can be overwhelming to try to decipher all of them.…
Donna MarksJanuary 23, 2017
Tools for successful Psychotherapy ![]()
Hopefully, if you have mustered the courage to seek counseling, you will have a productive and positive experience. There are several elements of a successful treatment that will increase the…
Donna MarksJanuary 23, 2017
It’s Not My Problem, Why Do I Need Help? ![]()
The most precarious part of the therapeutic process for any person who is targeted as the problem and seeking therapy or treatment is lack of participation by the support system.…
Donna MarksJanuary 23, 2017
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