It was the coldest winter ever—Many animals died because of the cold. The porcupines, realizing the situation, decided to group together. This way they covered and protected themselves; but the quills of each one wounded their closest companions even though they gave off heat to each other.
After a while they decided to distance themselves one from the other and they began to die, alone and frozen. So they had to make a choice: either accept the quills of their companions or disappear from the Earth.
Wisely, they decided to go back to being together. This way they learned to live with the little wounds that were caused by the close relationship with their companions, but the most important part of it, was the heat that came from the others.
This way they were able to survive.
“The best relationship is not the one that brings together perfect people but best is when each individual learns to live
with the imperfections of others and can admire the other person’s good qualities.”
Joe Herzanek interviews Don Williams, Clearbrook Lodge, PA
Don Williams
Executive Director/Clearbrook Lodge
Host: Joe Herzanek
Don Williams, the guest for this show,
has worked for over twenty years exclusively with adolescents.
The teen years are perhaps the most challenging of all.
And what happens during this time will often determine the quality of life
for not only the teen but also the entire family.
Don’s insight and advice for parents
can not only shorten this difficult time but also restore those broken relationships
and bring harmony to back to the family.
Covered here, are tips on blending empathy, tough love
and compassion, to help a young person recover.
The Journey of Recovery
Joe Herzanek interviews Mike Richards from addiction2recovery.
This show answers some of the tough questions concerning addiction and the Christian community.
• How difficult is it to make these big changes?
• Can the Bible and step programs work together?
• Is there a conflict between these two subjects?
• Is addiction a disease or a “moral failing”?
These are just a few of the things that are discussed. Some of the answers may surprise you.
Joe Herzanek interviews Rebecca Flood and Helena Rouhe on Recovery Television
“Women in Recovery”
New Directions for Women
Rebecca J. Flood, Executive Director / CEO
and Helena Rouhe, Clinical Director
Host: Joe Herzanek
What are the unique challenges for Women in Recovery?
Joe’s interview with Rebecca Flood and Helena Rouhe
From New Directions for Women
gives great insight into unique issues facing recovering women, moms and pregnant women — from the stigma
and shame, to the advantages of
including children in treatment with their mothers.
This two-part series addresses these topics and more!
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Twenty-three professionally-produced high-quality, ‘jam-packed’ minutes with Addiction Family Therapist Joe Herzanek (a professional who personally understands the powerful grip of addiction).
How can I tell …if a person is addicted or just a heavy user?
How do I confront this person?
How to handle adolescent use and abuse?
How do I show my love without enabling?
Does treatment work?
We can’t afford treatment. What now?
How do I handle relapse? Will this ever stop?
What if they just can’t quit?
I’ve tried it all. Nothing is working. What now?
How do I get MY life back?
“A wealth of information. A valuable tool to use when
you don’t have time to wade through volumes of material.”
Author/Addiction Counselor Chaplain Joe Herzanek answers this and more in the DVD “The 10 Toughest Questions Families and Friends Ask About Addiction and Recovery. (http://www.whydonttheyjustquit.com/)
Learn the truth to this often misunderstood notion that some people “just can’t quit.” Author/Addiction Counselor and Professional Interventionist Joe Herzanek answers this and much more in the book “Why Don’t They Just Quit?”
A valuable tool . . . when you don’t have time to wade through volumes of material. Joe Herzanek offers simple, straightforward, no-nonsense answers to the most often-asked questions.
A wealth of information. Being able to gain this much information in one short sitting will put your mind at ease and give you the confidence to move forward—knowing that recovery is within reach.
1. How can I tell . . . if a person is addicted or just a heavy user?
2. How do I confront this person?
3. How to handle adolescent use and abuse?
4. How do I show my love without enabling?
5. Does treatment work?
6. We cant afford treatment. What now?
7. How do I handle relapse? Will this ever stop?
8. What if they just cant quit?
9. Ive tried it all. Nothing is working. What now?
10. How do I get MY life back?
ARE YOU THE FAMILY MEMBER OF AN ADDICTED LOVED ONE?
Have you “tried everything?” To learn about family phone counseling with Author/Addiction Professional, Chaplain Joe Herzanek click here.
As we grow up, we learn that even the one person that wasn’t supposed to ever let you down, probably will.
You will have your heart broken probably more than once and it is harder every time. You’ll break hearts too, so remember how it felt when yours was broken.
You’ll fight with your best friend.
You’ll blame a new love for things an old one did.
You’ll cry because time is passing too fast, and you’ll eventually lose someone you love.
So take too many pictures. Laugh too much and Love like you’ve never been hurt because every sixty seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you’ll never get back.
ARE YOU THE FAMILY MEMBER OF AN ADDICTED LOVED ONE?
Have you “tried everything?” To learn about family phone counseling with Author/Addiction Professional, Chaplain Joe Herzanek click here.
What Role Does God Play in the Life of an Alcoholic?
Joe Herzanek (author/”Why Don’t They JUST QUIT?”) interviews shoppers on the Pearl St. Mall (Boulder, CO) and asks the question “What role does God play in the life of an alcoholic? ”
* Have you “tried everything?” To learn about individual counseling with Joe Herzanek (in person or by phone) click here.
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