Healing Physically from Childhood Abuse
Recovery from childhood abuse requires healing on a variety of levels. One level that tends to be overlooked is the physical level.
The Emotional Impact of Addiction
Addictive behaviors create a structure behind which disturbing emotions are kept contained. The illusion is these emotions are being kept under control, but that is not the case.
Let Go of The Rope
Stopping the Relationship “Tug-of-war” The Game We have all heard of the childhood game of “Tug-of-war”. This is a test of strength, where each end of a single rope is pulled by opposing sides, both of which hope to gain control and take the rope from the other. The...
Whole Person Care
There are a lot of buzz words these days. “Whole person care” is one of them. But, what does that mean?
When Anxiety is in the Driver’s Seat of Your Life
Anxiety says worrying is necessary in order to keep track of all of the potential dangers and problems and catastrophes just lurking around the corner.
Do You Have Self-Esteem Issues?
I plead with you not to dim the light of the truth that you have immense worth. If you are working to recover from emotional exhaustion, you must keep your bulb lit and never let it go out or allow others to put it out.
Dr. Gregory Jantz Publishes Seminal Book Healing The Scars of Addiction
PRESS RELEASE August 20, 2018 Dr. Gregory Jantz Publishes Seminal Book Healing The Scars of Addiction Media Contacts: Adam Taff, 913.484.1140, adamt@aplaceofhope.com, Dr. Jantz Media Representative (Edmonds, WA) August 20, 2018 – Dr. Gregory Jantz, founder of The...
A Prayer for Kindness
Too often we teach our children to be kind one to another, and then we forget the admonition as adults. True forgiveness and kindness are cut from the same cloth; it is impossible to demonstrate one without declaring the other.
Non Sequitur – An Irrational Assumption?
“Things are going so well…I’m really nervous. Something bad is bound to happen now!” Have you ever heard or thought something like this before? “The other shoe is going to drop” sentiment is a common pothole on the road to recovery. Sadly, this type of thinking...
Boundaries: Drawing the Lines
Boundaries are an important part of life. They help us see where we end and others begin. They define and protect us. They let good things in and keep trouble away. In a way, they are like a fence around someone’s house or property. Sound pretty good, don’t they? Think about every person you care about. Do you want them to have boundaries?
Do You Recognize the Truth in Addiction?
Are you worried you’ve wanted multiple times to stop but just can’t seem to find the right time or reason? What is that thing or behavior?