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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as taught by Professor Jason M. Satterfield Part I

This is the second course I’ve been taking from The Great Courses. It is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Techniques for Retraining Your Brain by Professor Jason M. Satterfield. Since CBT principles are what SMART Recovery is based on I thought it would behoove me to take the course. This first entry will have 4 out of the 24Continue reading “Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as taught by Professor Jason M. Satterfield Part I”

The Addictive Brain as taught by Professor Thad A. Polk Part V

This is the final post of the review of The Addictive Brain. Please see part one dated 12/5/2016 and scroll upwards for the subsequent parts. The last two lectures covers the controversial subjects of behavioral addictions. Lecture 11: The Gambler’s Brain Gambling behavior often mimics drug addiction behavior. Obsession to gamble despite severe personal and socialContinue reading “The Addictive Brain as taught by Professor Thad A. Polk Part V”

The Addictive Brain as taught by Professor Thad A. Polk Part IV

Fourth in my series of the review of The Addictive Brain. Please see part one dated 12/5/2016 then part two dated 12/20/2015 and yesterdays’s post if you haven’t read them yet. These 2 lectures cover the “hard” drugs, stimulants and opiates. Lecture 9: Stimulants – From Cocaine to Ritalin Cocaine was the first stimulant isolated fromContinue reading “The Addictive Brain as taught by Professor Thad A. Polk Part IV”

The Addictive Brain as taught by Professor Thad A. Polk Part III

Third in my series of the review of The Addictive Brain. Please see part one dated 12/5/2016 then part two dated 12/20/2015 if you haven’t read them yet. These 2 lectures cover alcohol and marijuana. Lecture 7: Alcohol, Social Lubricant or Drug of Abuse? The title makes the point that alcohol is regarded as aContinue reading “The Addictive Brain as taught by Professor Thad A. Polk Part III”

Affinity Fraud

I learned a term the other day that got me to thinking about recovery meetings. Here’s an extensive quote about the term Affinity Fraud. “Affinity fraud refers to investment scams that prey upon members of identifiable groups, such as religious or ethnic communities, the elderly or professional groups. The fraudsters who promote affinity scams frequentlyContinue reading “Affinity Fraud”

The Addictive Brain as taught by Professor Thad A. Polk Part II

This is a continuation of the blog started on December 5th. Summaries of the 4th – 6th lectures are presented here. Please read the blog from the 5th first if you haven’t read them yet. Lecture 4: Genetics—Born to Be an Addict? In this lecture much detail in genetics and various scientific studies discussed. ThisContinue reading “The Addictive Brain as taught by Professor Thad A. Polk Part II”

The Addictive Brain as taught by Professor Thad A. Polk

I recently purchased some courses from The Great Courses. The subjects were intended to help me in being a better SMART facilitator. The subjects are: The Addictive Brain taught by Professor Thad A. Polk Cognitive Behavioral Therapy taught by Professor Jason M. Satterfield The Science of Mindfulness: A Research Based Path to Well Being taughtContinue reading “The Addictive Brain as taught by Professor Thad A. Polk”

Updated list on Non 12 Step Meetings in Orange County CA

Non 12 Step Recovery Meetings in Orange County, California SMART Recovery Meetings: Sunday, Women’s Meeting. 11 am to 12:30 pm. 1954 Placentia Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627. Meeting is in the cafeteria, room 104. mollie.waring@solidlandings.com Sundays, 5:30 pm to 7 pm. Kaiser Irvine Medical Center, 6640 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA 92618 Conference Room 6 (5thContinue reading “Updated list on Non 12 Step Meetings in Orange County CA”