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Let’s Talk About Sex, Baby!

By Melissa Kaiser

Click on link below for the part one conversation about sex culture, sexual exploitation, and pornography The Next Steps ND Part 1.mp4 – Google Drive (There is a minor tech issue with just one presenter’s face being shown the first several minutes, but it will revert back to the full group.)

Finding Peace Through Pain

By Melissa Kaiser

The entire concept and culture around emotional pain completely fascinates me. We hurt a lot as humans; it’s a part of our growth and resiliency while we venture through life. And most of the pain we deal with day to day is our thoughts. What is fascinating to me is that we choose to let…

A Simple Bowl of Chili….

By Melissa Kaiser

Do you ever have one of those weeks where nothing goes your way? Like the entire universe is against you and laughing at you… I was having quite a pity party last week. I was not feeling the best, worked long hours, traveled a lot for work, and had numerous unpredictable mishaps. Not to mention, when you…

First Thought Wrong

By Melissa Kaiser

‘First thought wrong’ is a concept I learned from comedian Mark Lundholm. I first heard about Mark when working at a psychiatric and  addictions hospital where his motivational and comical videos were utilized in our treatment facility. I fell in love with  his concept of ‘first thought wrong’ as it pertains to individuals suffering with the disease of…

HALT

By Melissa Kaiser

HALT Hungry Angry Lonely Tired The first time I heard about HALT was working with individuals who struggle with addiction. HALT is used a lot in relapse prevention programs, however I think it can be utilized daily by anyone who finds it beneficial. I use HALT a lot to ensure that I am taking care of…