By Randy Moraitis, MA, CIP, BCPC It’s so hard to be your best when you’re stressed! Hard to focus, hard to see the big picture, and really hard to be productive. Productivity isn’t just about time management and work–it’s also about having fun, time with family and time to pursue your dreams. Here are 5 […]
By Randy Moraitis, MA, CIP, BCPC Do you have a family member in recovery from addiction? Maybe drugs, maybe alcohol, maybe both? If so, then you know all about the pain, the stress, and the fears that are part of your family culture. I also know all about the pain, stress and fears–you see I […]
By Randy Moraitis, MA, CIP, BCPC Are you in a role where you care for others? If so, you may experience burn out, compassion fatigue, or even vicarious trauma (if you haven’t already!). I believe that if you are a caregiver, then you must have a self-care plan in place to prevent or repair burn […]
By Randy Moraitis, MA, CIP, BCPC As the father of a blended family of five kids ranging in age from 16-32 I know first hand how challenging it can be to connect with your teen. You want to be close to them, but how do you do it without attitude, rejection or rebuff? They’re busy–you’re […]
Be ready to tackle your day so your day doesn’t tackle you! By Randy Moraitis, MA, CIP, BCPC Beginnings are so important–in books, movies, relationships, etc. And the way we begin our day is also important. If we do it right we can set ourselves up for more success and less stress throughout the day. […]
By Randy Moraitis, MA, CIP, BCPC Hardly a day goes by that I am not approached by someone–either an addict in recovery who is struggling to stay clean, or the loved one of an addict concerned about their loved one relapsing and overdosing. These are people from all walks of life, yet they usually ask […]
By Randy Moraaitis If you have never been to a 12 step meeting, then you probably have no idea what the 12 steps are all about, other than perhaps associating the steps with addicts. Following is a very brief overview of the 12 steps to help spread awareness. The 12 steps are a set of guiding […]
Here are the Top 5 Wisdom on the Way Blog Posts of 2014 7 Signs of Emotional Maturity A great assessment of how you’re doing with this whole adult thing! 6 Ways to Catch a Lie How to tell if someone is lying to you. Treating Anxiety How to treat anxiety physically, emotionally, relationally, and […]
Do you ever wish you were better at spotting a liar? Do you have trouble trusting your teen, spouse, or employee? Here’s some info that will help you be a better lie detector! It takes a lot more mental effort to lie than it does to tell the truth because it’s hard work to remember all […]
I was fortunate enough to attend a great seminar taught by psychologist, author, and leadership guru Dr. John Townsend. The focus was on how to be a leader that others would want to follow. Here are the five keys taught by Dr. Townsend. 1. PERSONAL WARMTH: A. You can’t really get to know the feelings […]
