December 9, 20210Comments

Effectively Working on Mindset Shifts

Working on mindset shifts is an integral part of the coaching toolkit. It is necessary in order to reach all goals. People will give you clues about their current mindset with...

by Dr Jean LaCour

November 10, 20210Comments

Become a Professional Recovery Coach: The Answer to the Crisis?

The question: What is the solution to put an end to the drug crisis? We have a feeling if more people decided to become a professional recovery coach, we could do just that....

by Dr Jean LaCour

September 15, 20210Comments

Recovery Resources to Consider

In honor of National Recovery Month, we wanted to discuss the many available recovery resources. Knowing what help is available and where to go to find it is critical to...

by Dr Jean LaCour

May 5, 20210Comments

The Value of Values

Values are much more than words or objects we pick up along the way. Rather, values are chosen life directions. They are intentional qualities that join together a string of...

by Dr Jean LaCour

May 19, 20200Comments

The Coming Wave of Wellness in the Workplace

According to a Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation Survey about 2/3 of Human Resource professionals believe that substance abuse is one of the most serious issues among the...

by Dr Jean LaCour

May 5, 20200Comments

Why Words Matter in the Language of Addiction

To shift out of the stigma that addiction carries for individuals seeking help it’s really necessary for us to begin to use new language. Terms such as abuser, addict, or drug...

by Dr Jean LaCour

April 7, 20200Comments

Sleep and Anxiety – Breaking the Cycle

Have you ever been caught in the cycle of not being able to sleep … and then feeling anxious about sleeping … and then finding it harder to sleep? Recent studies have shown...

by Dr Jean LaCour

April 1, 20200Comments

How Has Wellness Missed Addiction Awareness?

Most people with addiction issues work full-time and Wellness programs don’t seem to do much to create awareness surrounding addiction. Why don’t businesses do more to...

by Dr Jean LaCour

March 4, 20200Comments

Counting the Cost of Alcohol Use

Counting the Cost of Alcohol Use There are many reasons adults may choose to drink alcohol. Relaxation after a long day, the warm, pleasant sensation going down, an easy way...

by Dr Jean LaCour

February 13, 20200Comments

Contemplate a Future that Agrees with Your Heart

Have you ever heard someone say in relation to their work or career “My heart is just not in it”? People may find a degree of success or achievement in their chosen career or...

by Dr Jean LaCour

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