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2020
Psychology Today Blog Post: Making Meaning Out of New Year’s Resolutions
2019
Psychology Today Blog Post: Avoiding Relapse During the Holidays
Thrive On (podcast): Recovery, Trauma, and the Healing Power of Music
Nxt Gen Mvment (podcast): How the Addiction Crisis Has Been Redefined
Psychology Today Blog Post: Tips for Bringing Love to the Next Difficult Family Gathering
Voyage LA: Life and Work with Constance Scharff, PhD
Book Review: Health Justice Now
Voyage LA #LadyBoss: redefining what a boss looks like
Psychology Today Blog Post: Do I Need A Sober Companion?
Book Review: Deep Hope
Select Poems from Meeting God at Midnight in C.20 an International Journal
Positive Sobriety Podcast: Insights from Addiction Researcher Constance Scharff, PhD
Psychology Today Blog Post: Three Reasons Not to Overlook Alcohol Abuse
Statesman Journal: Former Korn Guitarist’s Music Therapy, Rock to Recovery, Now in Oregon
Recovery Unscripted Podcast: Measuring Music’s Therapeutic Impact
Dr. G’s Engaging Minds on 790 KABC: A Look at Insecurity, Alcoholism, and Codependency Through CAN YOU EVER FORGIVE ME?
NPR Nashville: Taking Music Therapy to the Depths of Detox
Rock to Recovery Radio: Creating Breakthroughs with Wes Geer and Brandon Parkhurst
Book Review: Saving Talk Therapy
East Nashvillian: Rock to Recovery
Psychology Today Blog Post: Seven Reasons Why the Best Time to Go to Rehab is Now
2018
Psychology Today Blog Post: Surviving Toxic Family Functions
Book Review: Love is Walking Hand in Hand
Rock to Recovery Launches in Nashville
Rock to Recovery Radio Interview KX935.com
Book Review: A Sloth’s Guide to Mindfulness
Psychology Today Blog Post: What do Addicts Feel in Rehab?
Book Review: Birds of a Feather: A True Story of Hope and the Healing Power of Animals
Book Review: Strength in Stillness: The Power of Transcendental Meditation
Interview on Stress Free Now about poetry, abuse, and writing your way into a new life
Interview in Stress Free Now
Interview in The Native Society
Book Review: The Deepest Well: Healing the Long-Term Effects of Childhood Adversity
Investors Pressure Apple Over Psychological Risks of Screen Time for Kids
Go Where It’s Green: A New Year’s Resolution You Can Keep
Past Years
Book Review: The Spectrum of Addiction: Evidence-Based Assessment, Prevention, and Treatment Across the Lifespan
Seven Tips for Enjoying a Family Thanksgiving Celebration
Why do High-Powered Men Masturbate in Front of Women?
To Honor Our Veterans, Let’s Keep Our Commitments to Them
Book Review: Horses that Save Lives: True Stories of Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual Rescue
Trump Wants to Prosecute More Drug Offenders to Solve the Opioid Crisis. Here’s Why that Won’t Work.
No, Mr. President, a Wall Won’t Stop Opioid Overdose Deaths
Opioid prescriptions are down, but addiction experts say there’s still progress to be made
Questions raised about Chris Cornell’s anxiety medication
Where Are the Lawmakers?
Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience and Finding Joy
Dear Chris Christie: An open letter to America’s new drug czar
Getting treatment for problem drinking — without giving up alcohol
Valuing Life in the National Budget: Maintaining Funding for the NIH
The US opioid crisis is real and deadly. Trumpcare could make it even worse.
“Repeal and Replace” Could Make Addiction Treatment Unattainable for Most Americans
One Natural Way to Help in Our Journey to Wellness
Q&A: Healthcare Reform & the Opioid Epidemic
Cannabinoid-Based Drug Pipeline Grows: 4 Ways to Prepare
Heart-To-Heart With a Horse
Alcohol-related deaths among women rising in Nevada
The Case Against Sugar
Medicine Or Health Risk? Parents Prescribed Medical Marijuana Are Clashing With Federal Agencies
What Can We Expect for Mental Health Care Under Trump?
One too many or signs of alcoholism? How do you know?
How to accept an addict at your holiday party
Make Your 2017 New Year’s Resolution Stick: Here’s How
Celebrate Your Nice List: Here’s Your Holiday Shopping Guide for Loved Ones in Recovery from Addiction
Guarding And Protecting Access To Health Care
Thanksgiving In Trump’s America: Take Care Of Health Care Issues Now
Seven Tips: When Your Holiday Guest is an Addict
Legalizing Marijuana Has Reduced Opioid Overdoses by 25%
During an opioid epidemic, can cannabis be an alternative pain treatment?
TrumpCare
Will Trump Repeal Obamacare and What Will The Effect Be on Addiction Recovery Treatment?
Voting Yes For Medical Or Recreational Marijuana Legalization Will Probably Save Lives: Your Vote Matters
Can Your Kids Define Empathy? Here’s Why They Need It to Thrive in School and Life
The World Can’t Afford To Ignore Mental Health: Here’s Why
Here’s How The Federal Government Is Fighting Back Against The Opioid Epidemic And Why The Legislation Needs To Be Funded
Is Your Co-Worker a Heroin Addict?
It’s Real & It’s Common: 5 Tips to Prevent Drink Spikes
Crazy Ways People are Getting High
A Prescription for Trouble
Potential Buzzkill Alert: Many States Banning Powdered Alcohol
Waiting for the Autopsy Results: How Prince’s Passing Could Be Used to Change Lives
End the Opioid Epidemic: Decriminalize and Emphasize Treatment
What Parents Need to Know About Underage Drinking this Alcohol Awareness Month
In Over Your Head: 6 Important Lessons When You Love an Addict
Who’s Responsible for America’s Opioid Epidemic: A Message from the Frontlines
Western Pennsylvania Healthcare News