Posts Tagged ‘health’

Addiction & Families: Connectivity

Monday, August 10th, 2009

Cathy Patterson-Sterling, MA, RCC

Cathy Patterson-Sterling, Director of Family Services for Sunshine Coast Health Centre, discusses ways to be open and honest with your loved one when they are in early addiction recovery and seem more connected to others than to you.

Addiction & Recovery: Tips for Overcoming Stigma of Addiction

Monday, August 10th, 2009

Geoff Thompson, MA, CCC

Geoff Thompson, Program Director for Sunshine Coast Health Centre, discusses internalizing the negative stigma of addiction and overcoming the need to defend yourself.

Addiction & Families: Addiction Transfer

Monday, August 10th, 2009

Cathy Patterson-Sterling, MA, RCC

Cathy Patterson-Sterling, Director of Family Services for Sunshine Coast Health Centre, explains what addiction transfer means and what types of compulsive behaviors to watch for.

Addiction in Families: Mood-Altering Substances

Friday, March 13th, 2009

Cathy Patterson-Sterling, MA, RCC

Cathy Patterson-Sterling, Director of Family Services for Sunshine Coast Health Centre discusses why any mood altering substance should be avoided, especially in early addiction recovery, to avoid relying on these as a crutch.

Positive Change: Forgiveness

Friday, December 12th, 2008

Geoff Thompson, MA, CCC

Geoff Thompson, Program Director at Sunshine Coast Health Centre, discusses the importance of forgiveness and the impact this can have on every aspect of your life, including physical health.