Grandfamilies Enjoying Meal At Home With Granddaughters

September 14, 20230Comments

Grandfamilies: Another Opioid Side-Effect

We can assure you that the term “grandfamilies” was not in use when Grandparents Day began 44 years ago. These are families in which (mostly) grandparents, are raising...

by Dr Jean LaCour

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August 10, 20230Comments

Back to School for Professionals, too!

As summer winds down and parents begin to look forward to being on schedule again, we often forget that this is a great time to go back to school for professionals. Whether...

by Dr Jean LaCour

June 30, 20230Comments

Vacationing While Sober? 3 Ways to Survive

Just the idea of vacationing while sober can cause anxiety in a newly sober person. Certainly, everyone has to address where they are on the sobriety journey before deciding...

by Dr Jean LaCour

January 31, 20230Comments

Dry January: Trend or Tactic

Every year the topic of Dry January comes up more and more. Is this a trend that is here to stay? Has it turned into a tactic for people to ask themselves tough questions? By...

by Dr Jean LaCour

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December 29, 20220Comments

The Future of Coaching

The future of coaching is looking bright! If you have ever thought about adding a coaching certification to your skill set, then the future is here! The end of the year is a...

by Dr Jean LaCour

June 30, 20220Comments

A Career in Recovery: The Many Options

The time to prepare yourself for a career in recovery is right now! There is such quick and momentous movement on the issue of substance use disorder, treatment and recovery...

by Dr Jean LaCour

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

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 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. Words matter and terms such as...

by Dr Jean LaCour

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