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Teen Vaping 101: A Must-Read from an Addictions Counselor

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Apr 4, 20242 min read

Teen Vaping 101: A Must-Read from an Addictions Counselor

Aly Birmingham here again. Let me start by saying that as someone who works closely with people dealing with addictions, I've seen...

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New Vaping Laws in Australia - Too Little, Too Late?

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Apr 3, 20242 min read

New Vaping Laws in Australia - Too Little, Too Late?

As a therapist working with individuals struggling with addictions, I have seen firsthand the powerful grip that nicotine can have on a...

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8 Life-Changing Reasons to See a Therapist Specialized in Addiction Recovery

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Feb 2, 20242 min read

8 Life-Changing Reasons to See a Therapist Specialized in Addiction Recovery

Seeing a counselor or therapist who specializes in addiction or habit change can be incredibly beneficial for several reasons. We bring a...

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Choosing Your Path: Guide to Addiction Support Groups

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Jan 31, 20243 min read

Choosing Your Path: Guide to Addiction Support Groups

There are many different drug and alcohol support groups available to provide encouragement and accountability as part of addiction...

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January's Wreckage: From Hidden Hangover to Hopeful Thinking...

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Jan 23, 20242 min read

January's Wreckage: From Hidden Hangover to Hopeful Thinking...

Another January bites the dust, scattering resolutions again. And there you are, clinking your glass not in celebration, but in a silent...

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Jun 27, 20232 min read

Food & Eating Insights and Therapy

Lets explore the distinctions between food addiction, eating addiction, and disordered eating. These terms are often used interchangeably...

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The Power of Interventions: Helping Someone with Addiction

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May 5, 20232 min read

The Power of Interventions: Helping Someone with Addiction

What Is an Intervention? An intervention uses a group of close friends and family gathered together and is usually a surprise to the...

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The Prescription Drug Crisis in Australia: Understanding the Role of Real-Time Monitoring"

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Mar 12, 20232 min read

The Prescription Drug Crisis in Australia: Understanding the Role of Real-Time Monitoring"

Australia's slow response to real-time monitoring of Schedule 8 (S8) drugs, like opioids and benzodiazepines, is contributing to this...

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Breaking Free: Understanding Craving and Addiction through Buddhism's Four Noble Truths

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Mar 12, 20232 min read

Breaking Free: Understanding Craving and Addiction through Buddhism's Four Noble Truths

As a therapist, I often find myself exploring the teachings of Buddhism with my clients. One of the most fundamental teachings in...

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Getting The Silent Treatment from Parents? Set Boundaries & Rebuild Your Confidence as an Adult

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Feb 28, 20233 min read

Getting The Silent Treatment from Parents? Set Boundaries & Rebuild Your Confidence as an Adult

The silent treatment is a common form of emotional abuse that can cause significant damage to your confidence and self-esteem. It occurs...

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Love High: The Chemistry Behind Love Addiction

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Jan 30, 20232 min read

Love High: The Chemistry Behind Love Addiction

The concept of love addiction is hard to comprehend. How can you be addicted to love? There are many factors that contribute to love...

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Why Controlled Drinking is Limited in Treating Alcohol Addiction

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Jan 24, 20232 min read

Why Controlled Drinking is Limited in Treating Alcohol Addiction

The controlled drinking model has some significant flaws for the many who are desperate for help. As an addiction specialist counselor,...

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Breaking Free from Abuse: Understanding the Long-Term Trauma and How Counseling Can Help

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Jan 22, 20232 min read

Breaking Free from Abuse: Understanding the Long-Term Trauma and How Counseling Can Help

Trapped in a cage, with no way out, Abused and broken, with no one about, The scars run deep, but the pain remains, Memories of terror,...

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Family impacts and Mental Health Struggles

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Jan 21, 20232 min read

Family impacts and Mental Health Struggles

Mental health issues can have a significant impact on not only the person suffering from the condition, but also on their loved ones....

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Jan 21, 20233 min read

Anxiety and Sun Glasses?

Anxiety is a common condition that affects many people and can manifest in a variety of ways. One of the symptoms of anxiety that some...

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Alcohol and Sydney North Shore and Northern Beaches

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Jan 21, 20231 min read

Alcohol and Sydney North Shore and Northern Beaches

Australia’s Health Tracker, which compiled data from various sources, found a fifth of those living on the peninsula and northside of...

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Lost your kids? Maybe Tiktok or Fortnite took 'em

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Jan 21, 20232 min read

Lost your kids? Maybe Tiktok or Fortnite took 'em

As counsellors on the upper north shore of Sydney who deal with technology problems we see how it has become an integral part of our...

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Breaking the Cycle of Intergenerational Trauma: A Family Therapist's Perspective

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Jan 20, 20232 min read

Breaking the Cycle of Intergenerational Trauma: A Family Therapist's Perspective

As a therapist, I often see clients struggling with intergenerational toxic patterns and interpersonal trauma. These patterns can be...

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Jan 20, 20232 min read

Someone Else's Addiction

When we tell our families in therapy that "You didn't cause it, you can't control it, and you can't cure it," we're emphasizing three key...

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Having Problems with Prescription Drugs? - heres some Abuse Statistics

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Jan 12, 20232 min read

Having Problems with Prescription Drugs? - heres some Abuse Statistics

In Australia, two categories of prescription drugs are most commonly abused: Benzodiazepines and Analgesics. Benzodiazepines are minor...

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