Irving Najman, LMFT, CSATDec 16, 20215 minEmotions have FeelingsWhen I hear the word emotions, I often think of the wonderful and insightful Disney/Pixar movie Inside Out. If you have not seen that...
Irving Najman, LMFT, CSATDec 24, 20204 minHealthy SexualityHealthy Sexuality is a concept that many of us were not taught, have misconceptions about it, or feel uncomfortable with. Growing up,...
Irving Najman, LMFT, CSATDec 13, 20203 minThe Twelve Steps & The Three CirclesHow does the Twelve Steps of Recovery relate to the Three Circle Sobriety Plan? Let us first discuss what each of those concepts mean....
Irving Najman, LMFT, CSATDec 10, 20204 minGod and RecoveryThere are many stories & blogs written about the importance of having and implementing a daily spiritual practice in recovery. The word...
Irving Najman, LMFT, CSATDec 7, 20203 minSex and SpiritualityThese two words, Sex and Spirituality, are weighted with a lot of energy, sometimes with negative energy. They are mysterious,...
Irving Najman, LMFT, CSATJun 13, 20202 minFun Things to do in AustinOnce we make the decision to start our recovery, we might soon start getting some resentments that revolve around ‘can’t have this, not...
Irving Najman, LMFT, CSATJun 7, 20207 minComponents of RecoverySelf-care - is the number one priority in recovery, from the first moment you wake up in the morning to the last moment before you go to...
Irving Najman, LMFT, CSATSep 26, 20193 minThe Art of Self-CareThe Balance of Self-Care In today’s busy and hectic world, most of us don’t take sufficient time to take care of ourselves. We are...
Irving Najman, LMFT, CSATSep 25, 20195 min15 Things You Should Give Up to be HappyHere is a list of 15 things which, if you give up on them, will make your life a lot easier and much, much happier. We hold on to so many...
Irving Najman, LMFT, CSATSep 23, 20193 minThe Act of ForgivenessIt is difficult to consider forgiveness when someone has done you wrong and you're in the middle of trying to figure out what just...
Irving Najman, LMFT, CSATMar 30, 20192 minCommon Misconceptions of Sex AddictionMisconceptions that people have around Sex Addiction are often based on prejudice, stigma and/or misinformation. Those misconceptions...
Irving Najman, LMFT, CSATMar 8, 20191 minThe difference between Abstinence vs. Sobriety When we first come into a 12-step program of recovery, it is essential that we first abstain from all destructive and compulsive...