El centro Fountain Hill le da la bienvenida a nuestra nueva consejera Lisbet Brito, MA, LPC. Lisbet estará viendo clientes en nuestra oficina de Grand Rapids los lunes por la tarde, de 4 a 8 PM, y gradualmente estará haciendo más horas disponibles para los… continue reading Servicios de consejería en español ya están disponibles
Tag Archives: addiction
The Risks in “High Risk Drinking”
November 27, 2013 – 2:22 pm
Thanksgiving Eve is one of the biggest drinking nights of the year. Some folks will just tip a few back, while others will participate in many more leading to “high risk drinking.” In my last article, I outlined the 4 Types of Drinkers. Type 3 (a… continue reading The Risks in “High Risk Drinking”
The 4 Types of Drinkers
September 24, 2013 – 9:09 am
In honor of National Recovery Month, I’d like to put forward a discussion of the 4 Types of Drinkers. My work with male clients who have substance problems has taught me that there are basically 4 Relationships to Alcohol. (For purposes of this discussion, keep… continue reading The 4 Types of Drinkers
Four Overlooked Reasons for Untying the Knot
June 17, 2013 – 4:19 pm
Divorce rates are reaching record highs. Nearly 50% of marriages end in divorce. What is going wrong? Obviously, hundreds of different reasons exist as to why couples choose to file for divorce. However, here are four common reasons that often get overlooked: #1: Pornography Pornography is rarely addressed… continue reading Four Overlooked Reasons for Untying the Knot
Local Expert Talks About Sex Addiction
April 20, 2010 – 10:58 am
On February 20, 2010 Tiger Woods issued a formal apology for his recent actions and for events that have come into light. Therapist Al Heystek at the Fountain Hill Center talked with WZZM 13 about sex addiction. Watch this news report about sex addiction –… continue reading Local Expert Talks About Sex Addiction
Addiction
July 24, 2009 – 12:25 pm
Our nation’s office of Drug Control Policy has designated September 2004 as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery month. According to publications produced by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in 2002: • “An estimated 22 million Americans age 12 or older were… continue reading Addiction
Sexual Addiction – Shocking and Devastating
July 1, 2009 – 11:34 am
A short time ago, the Grand Rapids Press reported on the “shocking and devastating” arrest of 21 men caught in our community during a single sex sting. As therapists who specialize in working with men on a variety of issues including sexual addiction, we’re afraid… continue reading Sexual Addiction – Shocking and Devastating
People With Drug Problems Need Help, Not Long Jail Sentences
June 27, 2009 – 3:32 pm
Without a doubt, it is extremely disturbing that the former head of Calvin College’s criminal justice program now faces charges of possession with intent to deliver cocaine, as reported by The Press on June 29. The college and the Grand Rapids community where he has… continue reading People With Drug Problems Need Help, Not Long Jail Sentences
