Assertiveness

Be Assertive

Posted on April 12, 2020

in Assertiveness, Balanced Living, Change

Speaking Your Truth in Your Life Emotional pain often leads us down the treacherous path of substance abuse. At least some of our emotional pain may stem from feeling like we don’t have a voice. We may feel pain around asking for what we want or need...

Active Listening

Posted on July 24, 2017

in active listening, addiction recovery, Assertiveness, Assertiveness Training, conversation, healthy recovery

by Aton Center

A major component of treatment at the AToN Center is Assertiveness Training. Poor communication can contribute to relational issues – which in turn can harmfully impact recovery. A very basic skill that is often overlooked and underutilized is “active listening.” Active listening can prevent miscommunication...

The Big Change

Posted on June 15, 2017

in Assertiveness, AToN Center, communication, Dr.Chad Cox, drinking, drug use, sober, sobriety

by Aton Center

Often in my work with clients at the AToN center it starts to dawn upon them that sobriety is more than just "not drinking or using." Initially, many people believe that they will be able to live the exact same lifestyle that they were engaged...

AToN Center’s 6 Foundations of Recovery

Posted on January 8, 2017

in Assertiveness, AToN Center, balance, communication, goals, Healthy Relationships, motivation, recovery, Relapse Prevention

by Aton Center

In an effort to eliminate the presence of self-destructive and maladaptive behaviors, we subscribe to these basic principles: AToN Center's 6 Foundations of Recovery: 1. Maintain motivation: AToN Center believes that motivation can be built rather than it needing to already exist prior...

Bridges

Posted on November 13, 2012

in alcohol treatment, Assertiveness, AToN Center, Counselors, Dr Chad K Cox, drinking, drug treatment, Psychologist, recovery

by Aton Center

Bridges In the counseling that I provide as a Psychologist at the AToN Center I am often looking for the connections between the skills that are being learned and how these will be applied in the real world. It is much easier to avoid drinking and...