by drsnipes | May 23, 2017 | Emotional Interventions, Uncategorized
There are many aspects to working a recovery program or developing a Happiness Lifestyle. Each day presents it’s own unique challenges, so it is important to have the basics in place which include: Mindful self-awareness, and an action plan which includes social support and vulnerability prevention to deal with life on life’s terms. All of these are tools to working a well-rounded program. No one thing is more important than the other. In a Happiness Lifestyle you will not always be deliriously happy, because life always has challenges, disappointments and irritants. However, you will have the knowledge that you deserve to be happy, and the distress is tolerable and will not go on forever.
by drsnipes | May 11, 2017 | Physical and Health Interventions, Uncategorized
People often debate what you should eat and when in order to lose weight and maintain a healthy weight. Unfortunately, just like addressing depression, stress or pain, the answer is going to be different for different people. Insulin levels, for example are affected...
by drsnipes | May 4, 2017 | Behavioral Interventions and Modification, Goal Setting, Uncategorized
The Common Pitfalls of Resolutions or Change Plans Failing to consider why you currently do (or do not) engage in certain behaviors. As humans, we naturally do things that are rewarding and avoid doing things that are not. One of the biggest problems people have when...
by drsnipes | May 4, 2017 | Relapse Prevention, Uncategorized
The Four Ds This is a classic relapse prevention technique. The Ds stand for: Delay – Most urges and cravings rise and fall like waves in about 20 minutes you’ll generally find the cravings dissipate on their own. Distract – Craving time passes more quickly when...
by drsnipes | Feb 9, 2017 | Cognitive Behavioral Interventions, Uncategorized
Cognitive Behavioral Interventions undefined Thoughts, feelings and behaviors all interact to either help you feel healthy and happy, or depressed and miserable. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy was created to help you basically alter one aspect of that triad. When you...
by drsnipes | Nov 16, 2016 | Anxiety, Uncategorized
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD) is one of the most common diagnoses. The interesting thing is that it has many symptoms that are very similar to anxiety, depression and giftedness. It is important to be aware of the symptoms of you are experiencing,...
