During the 30+ years that I’ve been a therapist, it’s a rare case that family members are equally involved in the recovery process.
Dr Donna MarksJanuary 23, 2021
I recently read a book in which the author claims there no such thing as co-dependency.
Dr Donna MarksJanuary 10, 2021
About a year ago, I attended a publicity summit in New York. Hundreds of authors gathered to meet influential people in the press; morning talk shows, news, radio, and podcasts. It was an exciting but nerve-racking experience.
Dr Donna MarksJanuary 4, 2021
When we reminisce, most of us don’t recall stuff so much as we relive emotional experiences.
Dr Donna MarksDecember 27, 2020
When we reminisce, most of us don’t recall stuff so much as we relive emotional experiences.
Dr Donna MarksDecember 22, 2020
Several times in my life, I suffered through the holidays. One Christmas, after a last-minute change of plans, I found myself feeling abandoned and alone in an empty house.
Dr Donna MarksDecember 13, 2020
The 2020 holidays will go down in history as one of the most memorable. Shutdowns, limited gatherings, and online shopping replaced endless meanderings, big parties, and shop-til-you-drop.
Dr Donna MarksDecember 5, 2020
With so much chaos on our planet, it’s hard to stay centered and positive. It is possible to be calm under any circumstance, if you are willing to embrace truth while practicing being an observer rather than a reactor.
Dr Donna MarksNovember 29, 2020
The coronavirus has brought an abrupt end to recovery meetings. This is a travesty, but you can survive, and you can stay sober. First, I want to empathize with those of you who are newly sober. You finally get up the courage to get…
Dr Donna MarksApril 10, 2020
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