Feb 02, 2012

Action with Purpose – Taking Action in Recovery (3 of 4)

In this 3rd instalment, Geoff clarifies what he means by taking action in recovery. Psychologists tell us that you can…

Jan 23, 2012

Jefferson Singer – Addiction According to Meaning Therapists (2 of 5)

In part 2 of addiction according to meaning therapists, Geoff Thompson discusses the work of addiction expert Dr. Jefferson Singer,…

Jan 20, 2012

Turning Over a New Leaf After Treatment – Emotional Wreckage (2 of 6)

In part 2 of the Emotional Wreckage series, Cathy talks about how people returning home from residential addiction treatment often…

Jan 18, 2012

Threats to Meaning – Human Quest for Meaning (1 of 5)

Geoff Thompson introduces the 2nd edition of Human Quest for Meaning, edited by Dr. Paul Wong. Dr. Wong’s work is…

Nov 25, 2010

Relapse and Stress

Stress is often blamed for relapse. In this video, Geoff debunks the myth that a person in recovery needs to…

Nov 19, 2010

Addiction and the Concept of Time

Many psychotherapists and counsellors prefer not to work with those with addictions because of frequent lateness and no-shows of addicted…

Aug 22, 2010

Addiction and Recovery: Work-Life Balance

Geoff Thompson, Program Director for Sunshine Coast Health Centre, discusses the importance of finding balance when it comes to work…

Aug 22, 2010

The Psychologically Healthy Workplace: Finding Meaning and Purpose

Program Director, Geoff Thompson, discusses why it is so important to find work that is satisfying and gives a sense…

Mar 21, 2009

The Many Harms Associated With Alcohol

In this article, Daniel Jordan, highlights the need for better alcohol prevention efforts that focus on accidental harm or alcohol-related…

Feb 23, 2009

New Report on Alcohol Policy in British Columbia Shows Drinking on the Rise

By Daniel Jordan, General Manager A new report issued by the Provincial Health Officer, PRW Kendall, reveals some troubling statistics…