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Addiction
The Abstinence Violation Effect and Overcoming It

Patrick McElwaine Psy.D. on January 2, 2024

The abstinence violation effect (AVE) presents a challenge for individuals striving to overcome addiction, but it can be effectively navigated by reframing lapses.

The abstinence violation effect (AVE) presents a challenge for individuals striving to overcome addiction, but it can be effectively navigated by reframing lapses.

Career
The Connection Between "Mamba Mentality" and Recovery

Patrick McElwaine Psy.D. on September 8, 2022

I found a huge connection between the way Kobe Bryant approached basketball and his life and the benefits of using those approaches in one’s own recovery.

I found a huge connection between the way Kobe Bryant approached basketball and his life and the benefits of using those approaches in one’s own recovery.

Health
It's OK to Not Be OK During the Holidays

Patrick McElwaine Psy.D. on October 29, 2020

It's OK to not feel OK during the holidays, especially in a pandemic. Here are some ways to help you get through challenging times during the 2020 holiday season.

It's OK to not feel OK during the holidays, especially in a pandemic. Here are some ways to help you get through challenging times during the 2020 holiday season.

Health
Changing the Mental Health Narrative

Patrick McElwaine Psy.D. on September 21, 2020

Many people have remarked on Dak Prescott's strength, he talks openly about his struggles with anxiety, depression, and the loss of his brother.

Many people have remarked on Dak Prescott's strength, he talks openly about his struggles with anxiety, depression, and the loss of his brother.