Here is the debate on An Alternative To AA. A Critic and an Advocate on the Pros and Cons of the 12-Step Model. Dr. Lance Dodes, Critic and Dr. Joseph Nowinski, Advocate in this interview explain why they are on opposing sides of the 12-step model for alcohol dependence. The full article link. I feel […]
Will he drink too much again tonight?
This is what I wondered on a regular basis and wishing he was more open to an alternative to alcohol recovery. Excerpt from Licking Honey Off A Razor Blade by Valerie Grimes, CCHt, Certified Clinical Hypnotist He was gone a month then called to see if I could pick him up at Love Field Airport. […]
The words you don’t want to hear.
“You can never drink again”. Alcohol Dependency and how hypnosis works. The Flow Center In Dallas helps clients moderate their drinking. If you have been reading my blogs you know that I struggled with the over consumption of alcohol for most of my adult life. Here is the blog link if you would like to […]
Alcoholism and Hypnotherapy A Good Mixer in Dallas.
Dallas and Happy Hour Mixers. Alcoholism and Hypnotherapy, also Good Mixers. We grew up with a wet bar in the living room. My dad was from Mad Men era, he was in advertising. And what none of us realized was that he was advertising to me that it was normal to drink after work. And […]
How I overcame alcohol addiction with hypnosis.
I wasn’t really addicted to alcohol, I was addicted to Salvador. Drinking alcohol in excess was something I did without considering why. I was “caught up” in a love affair with a heavy drinker who triggered my need to drink. It’s a long story and so I wrote a book about it. I think that […]
Alternatives to AA for Alcohol Addiction
Each addicted to alcohol person is unique and so the program to help them with their alcohol dependency should be unique as well. “AA is spiritual, not religious—now hold my hand while we pray.” This was the kind of message Barry Hazle faced at a California 12-step-based treatment program he was ordered to attend in […]
Good thoughts = No relapse when it comes to alcohol addiction
Complicated thoughts + Complicated science + complicated lives = There is not one approach to addiction treatment. When it comes to treatment for addiction to alcohol or drugs, there are just as many approaches as there are people needed assistance. Our brains trigger responses and create cravings Our scientists trying to figure out how we […]
Alcohol Cessation With Hypnosis
Have tried to quit before with traditional therapies? Consider hypnosis for alcohol cessation. Hypnosis is a rapid method for getting to the causes of alcohol dependency so you can walk away free from the bonds of alcohol. How does hypnosis work? The subconscious mind is the store house of all memories, including the memory of […]
Hypnosis for alcohol abuse.
Are you wondering about hypnosis for alcohol abuse? Abusing alcohol is something you do in order to mask the pain in your file. Our program using hypnosis for alcohol abuse allows us to remove triggers that are causing the behavior. While in the outpatient program we manage anger, stress, frustration, socio economic issues, and over […]
How To Stop Drinking.
Do you want to learn how to stop drinking? Our program for alcohol abuse addresses two levels of dependency: Social Drinkers who are concerned their current level of drinking alcohol may increase to an addictive state and have a wish to gain power of choice to drink or not. These include occasional binge drinkers. Daily […]