Addiction and Relationships

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Gratitude

The Unintended Oppression of Giving Thanks

Kelly E Green PhD, LP on April 20, 2025

How giving thanks and practicing gratitude can backfire by diminishing autonomy and discouraging change.

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Autism

Alcohol as a Masking Tool for Autistic People

Kelly E Green PhD, LP on April 18, 2025

Could problematic alcohol use be an overlooked sign of undiagnosed autism?

Integrative Medicine

The Other Type of Grounding: The Healing Power of Nature

Kelly E Green PhD, LP on July 31, 2024

The simple practice of earthing, outdoors and indoors, can improve health and quality of life.

Addiction

We Need to Stop Trying to Raise “Drug-Free” Kids

Kelly E Green PhD, LP on May 13, 2024

An addiction psychologist and mother explains the problems with "drug-free kids" programs, and why we should instead aim for "addiction-resistant kids."

Burnout

Ditching "Self-Care" for a Healthier, More Fulfilling Life

Kelly E Green PhD, LP on April 8, 2024

Has the concept of self-care evolved into internalized oppression? It's time to embrace holistic self-nurturing instead.

Relationships

20 Signs of a Toxic Relationship

Kelly E Green PhD, LP on March 27, 2024

10. You daydream about them being out of your life.

Addiction

Navigating Addiction in the Holiday Season

Kelly E Green PhD, LP on November 17, 2023

Expert guidance to foster compassion, kindness, and connection when navigating addiction in the holiday season and beyond.

Parenting

Parenting Through the Pain of Being Left Out

Kelly E Green PhD, LP on September 25, 2023

Learn how typical parenting responses to rejection can backfire and what to do instead to facilitate bonding, emotional intelligence, and resilience.

Addiction

Family Secret No More

Kelly E Green PhD, LP on August 19, 2023

Are the kids too young to learn about substance use disorders?

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Productivity

The Power of Restorative Feminism

Kelly E Green PhD, LP on January 15, 2023

Personal Perspective: Can we reach true gender equity by embracing our right to rest without guilt or penalty?

Addiction

How Anti-Poverty Policies Can Help Address Addiction

Kelly E Green PhD, LP on November 23, 2022

Policies that reduce poverty, hunger, and disparities in healthcare and education could also go a long way toward reducing addiction risk.

Alcoholism

10 Ways to Drink Responsibly

Kelly E Green PhD, LP on September 16, 2021

What does “drink responsibly” even mean? Here are 10 things to consider if you’re trying to avoid alcohol-related problems.

Addiction

Relationship Recovery Is Critical for Addiction Recovery

Kelly E Green PhD, LP on June 30, 2021

Is relationship recovery as important as individual addiction recovery?

Addiction

Why We Need to Talk About Chauvin's Drug-Related Defense

Kelly E Green PhD, LP on April 13, 2021

Is George Floyd's substance use relevant to Chauvin's trial? What do we tell our kids about claims that substance use justifies police violence?

Alcoholism

5 Keys to Going Alcohol-Free

Kelly E Green PhD, LP on April 7, 2021

There’s a growing alcohol-free movement, but not enough guidance on what to expect when you quit drinking.

Addiction

Hunter Biden and Demi Lovato Are Addiction Recovery Heroes

Kelly E Green PhD, LP on April 3, 2021

Why are these recent celebrity disclosures more than just entertainment? They say a lot about underrepresented aspects of addiction and recovery.