These five types of manipulation are taken from a book I read by Donald Miller.

Media Monday is a series where I focus on something that I have created in another form of media. It's designed to help cross multiple learning styles.

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Embrace this truth to propel yourself onward to a better life.

ByJoe Martino

When one accepts that anxiety is a natural reaction of our bodies, a profound shift in perspective occurs. Rather than viewing anxiety as a flaw or something to be eradicated, it becomes understood as an inherent aspect of the human experience. This acceptance opens the door to self-compassion and understanding. Instead of fighting against anxiety,…

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Addiction, Self-responsibility and the Importance of Choice | Psychology Today

ByJoe Martino

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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Book Review: Hope, Help and Healing for Eating Disorders by Gregory Jantz

ByJoe Martino

Dr. Gregory L Jantz’s book, Hope, Help and Healing for Eating Disorders deals with both “eating disorders” and “disordered eating.”  As a Counselor I was immediately drawn to this book. It seems in our society, overweight people are the last  people group that it is OK to mock and make fun of for our enjoyment….