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Guilt and Shame
In today’s blog we will be discussing two very important results of addictive behaviours, guilt and shame. Guilt and shame are feelings...
Toni Shaked
May 11, 202310 min read
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The effects of Stigma surrounding Addiction
We are often misled by what we see and by what we have been taught by society to believe about an addict. It is important for us to...
Toni Shaked
May 11, 20238 min read
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The Disease of Addiction
In society we are challenged with many stigmas about addiction, regardless of whether they are related to sex, drugs, gambling, alcohol,...
Toni Shaked
May 11, 202310 min read
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Escaping and Demystifying The Drama Triangle: Destroying Dysfunctional Dynamics.
The Drama Triangle is a model of dysfunctional interaction first introduced in the 1960s by Stephen Karpman, a psychiatrist. He observed...
Toni Shaked
Apr 20, 202313 min read
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Boundaries: Part 2: Protecting Your Peace.
Boundaries are often a scary and highly avoided topic for many. People often struggle with identifying and communicating boundaries with...
Toni Shaked
Apr 20, 202311 min read
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Boundaries: Part 1: The Art of Knowing When to Say No.
Today we’re talking about boundaries. We often have many connotations and big feelings around the idea of boundaries, needing to...
Toni Shaked
Apr 20, 202310 min read
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