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Alcoholism
Why We Drink: The Truth About Our Alcohol Obsession

Jeanette Hu AMFT on November 5, 2023

Does celebrating without booze seem unthinkable for you? Discover how alcohol became our default plus-one, and why it doesn't have to be that way.

Does celebrating without booze seem unthinkable for you? Discover how alcohol became our default plus-one, and why it doesn't have to be that way.

Alcoholism
Moderation Made Simple: Wisdom From the Kitchen

Jeanette Hu AMFT on November 2, 2023

Are you trying to drink less but don’t know how? Learn the recipe for mindful drinking and the common pitfalls to avoid, through the lens of making dumplings.

Are you trying to drink less but don’t know how? Learn the recipe for mindful drinking and the common pitfalls to avoid, through the lens of making dumplings.

Motivation
The Emotional Secret to Resisting Alcohol

Jeanette Hu AMFT on October 28, 2023

Is the internal tug-of-war over drinking stealing your peace? Finding your unique emotional "why" can help you create long-lasting sobriety.

Is the internal tug-of-war over drinking stealing your peace? Finding your unique emotional "why" can help you create long-lasting sobriety.

Alcoholism
3 Common Mistakes That Keep Drinkers Trapped

Jeanette Hu AMFT on April 8, 2023

These 3 hidden mistakes have been keeping many drinkers stuck in the pain of shame and blame, the internal tug-of-war, and the feeling of missing out.

These 3 hidden mistakes have been keeping many drinkers stuck in the pain of shame and blame, the internal tug-of-war, and the feeling of missing out.

Alcoholism
Why "Am I an Alcoholic?" May Be the Wrong Question

Jeanette Hu AMFT on February 11, 2023

A Personal Perspective: The unspeakable weight of the question hinders the drinkers’ ability to reflect on their relationship with alcohol with full honesty.

A Personal Perspective: The unspeakable weight of the question hinders the drinkers’ ability to reflect on their relationship with alcohol with full honesty.

Alcoholism
Cognitive Dissonance May Change Perception About Alcohol

Jeanette Hu AMFT on January 27, 2023

If I ask you whether you’d like a glass of gasoline with dinner, chances are you will think I am crazy. But did you know that alcohol, also known as ethanol, makes up gasoline?

If I ask you whether you’d like a glass of gasoline with dinner, chances are you will think I am crazy. But did you know that alcohol, also known as ethanol, makes up gasoline?

Alcoholism
7 Amazing Benefits of Stopping Drinking

Jeanette Hu AMFT on January 3, 2023

A Personal Perspective: For a long time, I was devastated by the thought of giving up alcohol, but once I found out what is at the end of the rainbow, I never wanted to look back.

A Personal Perspective: For a long time, I was devastated by the thought of giving up alcohol, but once I found out what is at the end of the rainbow, I never wanted to look back.