You have heard these statements before. Even I have said them before, statements uttered by alcoholics and addicts to be used as conclusive proof for themselves and others they have no addiction to alcohol or drugs. Statements are often trotted out by the suspected problem drinker or drug abuser such as, “I can quit any time. I just like…
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Becoming Great
I visited a friend in Washington, DC this past weekend. We walked on the mall Friday night to the Lincoln Memorial. It was a beautiful evening. The lighting inside the memorial was subdued except for lights accenting the massive marble statue of Lincoln, sitting there, gaze fixed toward the WashingtonMonument and the Capital building beyond….
The Insignificant Other
We speak of a significant other(s), substitute words for a spouse, a lover, a boyfriend or girlfriend. These are special people in our lives who hold significance or special meaning to us. They are our intimate partners in life. We know our significant others very well. We can call them by name. They are never…
022 The Power of Transformation – Perceptions
They say that perception is everything. Is it? What about the common perceptions people have toward the alcoholic or addict? What are they and are they justified? Are the perceptions of non-addicted healthcare providers different toward other healthcare providers that are addicted and different than those of the general population? If so, what makes them different and why?…
The Opposite of Burnout – ENGAGEMENT
I have defined the hallmarks of professional burnout in previous posts. But, what is the opposite of burnout and how is that defined? If you will recall, the burnout syndrome is three dimensional with the salient features of exhaustion, cynicism and inefficacy. So, what exactly is the opposite of burnout? In a word, the positive…