Media Monday (2). A way to improve every relationship

ByJoe Martino September 16, 2019

Media Monday is a series where I focus on something that I have created in another form of media. Be sure to check back every Monday for more posts.

Improve every conversation by focusing on controlling what you say.

Addiction | Change | Counseling | Weblogs

Addiction, Self-responsibility and the Importance of Choice | Psychology Today
ByJoe Martino December 29, 2010

One of the central facets of addiction is the unwillingness to take responsibility. Without exercising the all-important watershed of self-responsibility, breaking the compulsive cycle that leads to addictive behavior is all but impossible. Systems like AA or the Minnesota Model, which allow the abdication of self-responsibility to The Program, The Meeting, The Sponsor and even…

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Counseling | Depression | Mental Health Awareness | Mental Illness

Mental Health Urgent Care Clinic coming to West Michigan
ByJoe Martino December 18, 2017

We want to attempt to meet that need. This clinic is our attempt to do that. The Urgent Care Center at JMCN will provide urgent care mental health therapy for people who feel they are in a mental health crisis but cannot see their normal clinician for a period of time. We also want to serve those who do not have a normal clinician and cannot get in to see their preferred clinician in a timely manner.

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Counseling | Social Media

Maybe you should walk away from Facebook for a second.
ByJoe Martino April 23, 2020

That’s it. That’s how many minutes you get in every day. For me, wasting them in arguments on Facebook that doesn’t improve or add value to those minutes seems like a complete waste of time to me.

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Couples Counseling | Film | Relationships

Everythings OK now (Julian Smith)
ByJoe Martino July 9, 2012

A friend shared this on my facebook wall. What are your thoughts as you watch it?

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Couples Counseling | Forgiveness | Relationships

I screwed up…now what? I feel bad.
ByJoe Martino June 8, 2011

One of the common issues that I deal with in couples counseling is related to the aftermath of mistakes. A spouse cheats A spouse uses painful words like a scalpel to cut as deeply as possible. An angry outbursts scares the bejezus out of a spouse A secret offense is brought to light. The list…

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Counseling | Forgiveness | Podcast | Religion

Is There Value In Talking About Uncomfortable Topics?
ByJoe Martino August 20, 2024August 20, 2024

Tomorrow, my interview with Cindy Clemshire will be published.I’ve received feedback from some who question why I’m doing this interview, and a few have even suggested that I shouldn’t. I want to take a moment to explain why I believe this interview is not only important but necessary. This interview is not an attack on…

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