12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous: Step 4

This series of articles is a PERSONAL perspective/interpretation of The Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. The 12 Step program of Alcoholics Anonymous began on June 10, 1935 and has helped scores of people around the world obtain and maintain sobriety from drugs and alcohol. STEP FOUR—Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. This…

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12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous: Step 3

This series of articles is a PERSONAL perspective/interpretation of The Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. The 12 Step program of Alcoholics Anonymous began on June 10, 1935 and has helped scores of people around the world obtain and maintain sobriety from drugs and alcohol. STEP THREE—Made a decision to turn our will and our lives…

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12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous: Step 2

This series of articles is a PERSONAL perspective/interpretation of The Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. The 12 Step program of Alcoholics Anonymous began on June 10, 1935 and has helped scores of people around the world obtain and maintain sobriety from drugs and alcohol. STEP TWO—Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could…

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12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous: Step 1

This series of articles is a PERSONAL perspective/interpretation of The Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. The 12 Step program of Alcoholics Anonymous began on June 10, 1935 and has helped scores of people around the world obtain and maintain sobriety from drugs and alcohol. STEP ONE—We admitted we were powerless over alcohol—that our lives had…

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What Causes ADD and ADHD? | Addison, TX

Life Tree Counseling Pat Murray

Is It My Fault My Child Is ADHD? When we see our children struggling and suffering with the symptoms of ADD and ADHD, our first response is to think, “What can I do to help” my child.  Usually we jump into action immediately by trying to control the situation or attempting to diminish the emotional…

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ADD and ADHD Causes and Affects | Carrollton, TX

Life Tree Counseling Pat Murray

ADD and ADHD: What Can You do to Help Your Child?  When we see our children struggling and suffering with the symptoms of ADD and ADHD, our first response is to think, “What can I do to help” my child.  Usually we jump into action immediately by trying to control the situation or attempting to…

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ADD and ADHD | What Causes ADD in Kids? | Plano, TX

Life Tree Counseling Pat Murray

Struggling with ADD and ADHD? As parents, we often fall into the dark pit of guilt.  Finding ourselves feeling guilty when in our perfect hindsight, we find our decisions did not result in the expected outcomes.  Accepting responsibility for other’s behaviors or attitudes also heaps on the burden of guilt. When we see our children…

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ADHD From a Teacher’s Perspective | Part Two | Plano, TX

Life Tree Counseling Pat Murray

ADHD Persists Into Adulthood My earlier belief that ADHD did not persist into adulthood is not true. It does continue in about 65% to 80% of cases according to Russell A. Barkley, PhD., a leading researcher of ADHD in children and adults. As awareness has grown concerning adults with ADHD, DSM V released in May…

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