Travis Thompson, LMFT

Fire In The Foxhole – Addiction And Recurrent Trauma

Surely addicts use drugs and alcohol to escape past traumas. Something terrible must have happened to cause them to act that way, right?

“I Can Fix Him” – How To Heal Couples In Long-Term Recovery

The smoke has cleared, and it has been a while since he was discharged. Some things are different, and some things are the same.

Get Out Or Stay Out? ‒ Ultimatums Vs. Boundaries In Recovery

One more time, just one more time, and I’m done. I know last time I said that, but this time I really mean it.

The Whole Family Is Sick – How Addiction Impacts The Family System

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The Temptation Of Brandy And Jack – How Addiction Mirrors An Emotional Affair

Surely, he’s not cheating, right? I mean, we haven’t really been close for a while and the intimacy is nearly non-existent.

The Repetitive Do Over Again ‒ Family Addiction And Recovery Cycle

So here we are again. She’s calling in a panic from the emergency room saying that she overdosed again and really wants help this time.

The Middle-Aged Teenage Alcoholic- Addiction And Arrested Development

“Grow up and start acting your age!” she screams with the hope of jarring him violently enough to wake him from his drunken stupor.

Boxing With Depression ‒ Organizing Mental Health

Understanding and treating mental health concerns can easily become overwhelming.

Complements Attract ‒ Connecting The Dots Of Codependency

If there is one buzzword that permeates relationship discussion, research, and arguments between frustrated partners

Holding Hands With The Broken- Addiction As Attachment Trauma

Over the decades, theories and treatment of substance and alcohol abuse have shifted. Early on, addiction was seen as a moral issue.

The Need For Cultural Diversity In Addiction Treatment

Getting treatment for substance abuse can be daunting. It can take everything within someone to finally step out of their addiction

Fentanyl – The Silent Reaper Of U.S. Adults From The Failed War On Drugs

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