– by Maureen Palmer & Mike Pond As Fentanyl overdoses make headlines coast to coast, it’s clear that there is an urgent need for effective, evidence-based treatment. But Fentanyl isn’t the only issue: in Canada, alcohol misuse is a much bigger problem. According to this rehab center in Houston, “approximately… Read more »
Tag: positive communication
Embracing Recovery, the Need for Human Connection and CRAFT
![embracing atns image](https://addictionthenextstep.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/embracing-atns-image-300x100.jpg)
Written by Mike Pond for Recovery.org My name is Mike Pond and I’m a psychotherapist in Vancouver, Canada. I believe I bring a unique understanding and empathy to my clients battling substance use disorders – because I battled one myself, read more here about my recovery journey. From 2005 to 2010,… Read more »
Mike & Maureen’s Positive Communication CRAFT Session
![Mike & Maureen](https://addictionthenextstep.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/MikeMaureen-BlogImage2-300x100.jpg)
Dr. Jeff Foote from the Center for Motivation and Change discusses positive communication in the CRAFT model with Mike Pond and Maureen Palmer. Learn more through the Interactive Guide.