One of my favorite things to talk about with patients is their perspectives on functional alcoholism or addiction — whether in their own selves, their parents, or others in authority such as bosses, or the President. I ask with a curious mind, what is the definition of functional? Most people define functional as the ability … Read More
According to a CDC report released earlier this month, 6,631 women died of opioid overdoses in 2010, five times more than a decade ago. The rate surpassed the increase seen in men over the same time period. In a NY Times article about the study, researchers hypothesized that it might be because conditions associated with chronic pain, … Read More
Mindfulness has been helping people lean in to their emotions and tap into their own wise minds for centuries. Mindfulness can mean many different things, but at TK, we use mindfulness daily to help our residents (and ourselves) become aware of the thoughts and emotions we have all day, every day. Just as we are … Read More
Easter time is filled with fun memories from my childhood – sunrise service, pretty dresses worn with lace-rimmed socks and patent leather shoes, baskets lovingly prepared and waiting for us in the living room on Easter morning, big family gatherings and of course, the infamous city-wide Easter egg hunt. I really loved the egg hunt. It … Read More
I was recently in Bethesda Maryland, home of many respected national institutes of health, attending the 3rd annual Binge Eating Disorder Association (BEDA) conference. Of all of the eating disorder conferences, this one is a favorite of mine. In part because it’s close to its roots, as a relatively new organization: in part because its … Read More
National Eating Disorders Awareness week is here. This week is a collective effort of volunteers, including eating disorder professionals, health care providers, students, educators, families and individuals. The goal is to raise awareness of the dangers surrounding eating disorders and the need for early intervention and appropriate treatment. This year’s theme is “Everybody Knows Somebody.” At … Read More
At Timberline Knolls, we recognize that many myths still exist surrounding teenage drug use. This means that teens and parents alike are confused as to what is factual and what isn’t. We encourage everyone to take part in the third annual National Drug Facts Week from January 28 – February 3, 2013, held by The … Read More
It’s 2013, a whole new year. Right now, millions of people are making resolutions. Friends and family members alike tell one another of the tremendous change that will occur in the next 12 months; some even write it down and place it on the refrigerator to ensure they will remain committed to this all-important resolution. Why do … Read More
Many TK residents come from homes where they witnessed or experienced domestic violence. This is why we respect and recognize the importance of observing Domestic Violence Awareness month. TK dedicated the week of Oct. 29, to involving residents and staff in multiple activities focused on this theme. Some were hands-on such as trauma aware yoga, … Read More
Thousands of 12 step meetings are held every day. Although they may share similar names and core beliefs, not all 12 step meetings are created equally. Meetings are led by members of the program rather than professionals. There is natural turnover among volunteers, and meetings may change significantly over time based on both the leadership … Read More
