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Arguing activates people's natural defenses and brings communication to a halt.
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by C. Scott McMillin | Jan 9, 2020 | Addiction Clinicians, Families | 0 |
Arguing activates people's natural defenses and brings communication to a halt.
by C. Scott McMillin | Feb 14, 2019 | Addiction | 0 |
by Matthew Boyle | Aug 9, 2018 | Families | 0 |
by C. Scott McMillin | May 31, 2018 | Addiction Clinicians | 0 |
by C. Scott McMillin | Dec 21, 2015 | In the News | 0 |
by C. Scott McMillin | Dec 11, 2014 | Families | 0 |
by C. Scott McMillin | Oct 23, 2012 | Families, PDF Articles | 0 |
All successful negotiations depend on two outcomes, whether you’re dealing with your 15 year old, or mediating a border dispute in the Middle East.
Read Moreby C. Scott McMillin | Oct 21, 2012 | Families, PDF Articles | 0 |
Fifteen-year-old Andrea is out of control. She drinks, abuses drugs, and dances illegally at a strip club. What can Mom do about it? The answer is surprising.
Read Moreby C. Scott McMillin | Oct 17, 2012 | Families, People in Recovery | 0 |
It might be a friend, or a colleague. Maybe an ex, or a sort-of relationship. Might be a relative who doesn’t live with you. In any case, their problems are draining YOU of energy and time, and the stress is mounting. It’s a toxic relationship.
Read Moreby C. Scott McMillin | Sep 11, 2012 | Families | 6 |
Always good to collect opinions from others. But when you feel you’ve talked to enough people, try applying ‘impact analysis’ to the issue.
Read Moreby C. Scott McMillin | Apr 10, 2012 | Families | 0 |
Anybody who lives or works with an active alcoholic is likely to hear a lot of excuses, along with protests that they are not, in fact, excuses.
Read Moreby C. Scott McMillin | Mar 11, 2012 | Addiction Clinicians | 0 |
The family is operating under the misconception that folks in their town don’t know, when they already do.
Read Moreby C. Scott McMillin | Oct 24, 2011 | Families | 3 |
Pretty soon we’re having a big argument which ends with me feeling miserable and him gone to the pub.
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