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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:01:53 -0400</pubDate>

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        Supporting those who keep going back out: how to maintain hope and effectively cope when a loved one just can't seem to stay sober.
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        Learn how setting personal boundaries and demanding accountability works better than trying to manipulate behavioral change.
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      <pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 14:51:10 -0400</pubDate>

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      <pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 04:59:23 -0400</pubDate>

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        When adult children battle addiction, how do you support your grandchildren without enabling their parents? Read on for the do's and dont's.
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      <pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2024 13:50:09 -0500</pubDate>

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        Hi Mr. LaPierre,

This morning, my husband, daughters and I went to see the therapist we started seeing a few weeks ago.  I shared with her that I am struggling with Secondary Trauma surrounding school shootings.  These are the most frightening thi...
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      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 07:58:28 -0400</pubDate>

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        Being passive in treatment yields poor results. You'll do better by learning how the process works and taking control of your treatment.
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      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 05:23:58 -0400</pubDate>

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