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It took me about 27 years to realise that goal setting was bad for me.  Every New Years Eve I would dutifully put together the most immense set of goals you’ve ever seen.  Then I would break it down into 90-day plans and monthly and...

“Get so fixated on what you want, that you drown out any vibration or reverberation that has anything to do with what you do not want” Abraham Hicks As I think about the new year and new habits, I’m also reflecting on what worked well for...

One of the saddest moments I experienced in recent years was witnessing the heartbreaking impact of the death of my son’s best friend due to accidental overdose.  He had suffered with mental health issues, including anxiety, for several years and had consulted with over 7...

If you think one person can’t change the way we do things, then let me tell you about a client I will call GM.  I met GM during a one-day course that I used to deliver at Hakea, about 7 years ago. During the course,...

At The Whitehaven Clinic we use personality profiling to help identify underlying root cause contributors to addiction.  And a key focus during treatment is relationships and creating and building meaningful connections. For a bit of fun, here’s how we each personality type would match up to...

For families, the subject of boundaries is an inevitable topic that will arise when dealing with a loved one in recovery.  However, all too often boundaries are used as a form of punishment rather than as a communication tool or as a way to establish...

A question I’m frequently asked is, ‘what increases the likelihood of a client getting better during treatment’?  Although there are several factors to take into consideration, the one clear leader is having a solid family-based support network. Ensuring that a clients’ support network is aligned...

In the face of addiction, maintaining healthy eating habits may seem insignificant. The impact of alcohol and other drugs can have a significant effect on an individual’s appetite and ultimately affect their health and well being due lack of nutrients and increased stress on the...

One of the very first things that I ask clients when they haven't seen me for some time, is "what's happening to your routine?" Why? Because routine, or rather lack of it, is one of the top contributors to relapse.  As outlined in the Dynamics...

Addiction in Australia is one of our country’s most significant issues. In recent years, Australia has experienced significant growth in addiction, where the number of sufferers is rivaling with drastically larger countries. WHAT IS ADDICTION? “Addiction involves craving for something intensely, loss of control over its use, and...