Tag Archives: change

How to Change Your Life in 5 Seconds

Posted on March 9, 2017 by roubicekandthacker

We are all looking for a simple tool that leads to significant shifts in our behavior. The 5 Second Rule, created by Mel Robbins, is one such tool. If you’re interested in learning how to change your life in 5 seconds, take … Continue reading →

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My Path Out of Porn Addiction: A Therapist’s Journey

Posted on April 22, 2015 by roubicekandthacker

When I recently wrote about my promotion to Clinical Director and the career journey that led me to this work I love to do, I omitted a significant piece of my history. We all have a back-story. It is ours … Continue reading →

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Standing Together Against ‘Shades of Grey’: The Birth of a Movement by Forest Benedict, MA, SATP-C, MFT Intern (#63601)

Posted on February 16, 2015 by roubicekandthacker

On February 6th I did the bravest thing I’ve ever done, sharing with the world “What One Person Can Do to Stand Against ‘Shades of Grey’”. Prompted from within, I believed the time had arrived. Diving into controversial waters, I … Continue reading →

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What One Person Can Do to Stand Against “Shades of Grey” by Forest Benedict, MA, SATP-C, MFT Intern (#63601)

Posted on February 6, 2015 by roubicekandthacker

As a therapist who specializes in treating sexual addictions, I have both seen and studied the effects of the misrepresentation of sexuality through pornography. From young to old, our generation has unprecedented access to sexually explicit material, leading to increased … Continue reading →

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The Time Travelers: Making Changes that Matter

Posted on September 19, 2014 by roubicekandthacker

Have you ever woken up with regret gnawing in your stomach? Do you think about your past choices with a strong resentment toward your past self? Those in recovery have countless experiences like this. Anyone who is trying to make … Continue reading →

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Exercise: Good for the Body, Great for the Brain

Posted on August 6, 2014 by roubicekandthacker

We are all looking for that “miracle” experience that will infuse us with the power to reach our goals. For those striving to attain seemingly impossible achievements, such as recovering from an addiction, finding “recovery boosters” will be an essential part … Continue reading →

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“Essential Recovery Tool: The Self-Compassion Break” by Forest Benedict, MA, SATP-C

Posted on August 2, 2014 by roubicekandthacker

Self-compassion is gaining momentum in the addiction recovery field as an effective intervention with multiple benefits. Over a hundred journal articles point to conclusive results that self-compassion is “predictive of psychological well-being” (Dr Kristin Neff) in many areas. You may … Continue reading →

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What’s your reason for changing your life?

Posted on April 30, 2014 by roubicekandthacker

Family? Partner? Children? Yourself? A better future?

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