Richard L

Joined July 2019

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Healthcare entrepreneur|CEO/COO of FAVOR Greenville www.favorgreenville.org |CEO Wellness Partners Group|Co-founder/Chief Strategy Officer www.youturn.net . Saving world from looming crisis of despair. MA | MBA; countless other certs.

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Anxiety: 5 Notions & 1 Hunch
Definition of notion (1): an individual's conception or impression of something known, experienced, or imagined (2): an inclusive general concept Definition of hunch (3): a strong intuitive feeling concerning especially a future event or result
By Richard L4 years ago in Psyche
We Got Wicked Problems
Give me 30 years and I will change your mind: Recently, a colleague shared a thought-provoking article with me. The title of the article was “This is how long it takes to change the world.” It was written by Yancey Strickler, who is a cofounder of the crowd funding site: Kickstarter. As the title suggests, this article set out to dispel the myths surrounding macro-level change. In the article, Mr. Strickler provides a realistic view of what is required to “change the world”. The author calls this a “substantive change” and describes it in the following manner:
By Richard L4 years ago in Psyche
I Got 99 Problems but My Kid's G.P.A. Isn't One
The work I do all day every day exposes me to a side of the world that is not pretty. At my nonprofit, FAVOR Greenville, we deal with all people in need, including those who are not immediately willing to change and we see the worst aspect of substance use disorder. We are knee deep in the country's deaths of despair epidemic.
By Richard L5 years ago in Psyche
3 Ass-Kickin' Things to Change
I keep telling my friends, my coworkers and my family: "One day you are gonna pull in the parking lot and find me in a straight-up full out street fight with... myself."
By Richard L5 years ago in Motivation
Rock Bottom Does Not Exist
The Myths Of Rock Bottom and Willingness Terms like “rock bottom” and willingness could be viewed as nothing more than slogans batted around at various self-help groups. If that were the case, there would be little need for alarm. Recovery slogans are common sayings put forth by people who volunteer their time to help others. These folks have no ethical obligation to look beyond their own personal experience. However, when professionals, programs, and an entire “healthcare”/treatment industry base their system on these principles; we have a major problem on our hands.
By Richard L5 years ago in Psyche
Top Story - August 2019
10 Super Secret Facts About Being Addicted Top Story - August 2019
My name is Richard Jones and this is my story! When I was “out there” in active addiction, I was only vaguely aware of what addiction was.
By Richard L5 years ago in Psyche
Constant Connection + Constant Comparison = Constant Crisis
I have been a practicing clinician and clinical manager working in the substance use disorders and mental health treatment industries for over 20 years.
By Richard L5 years ago in Psyche
Anxiety Is a Psychological Smoke Detector
Have you checked your smoke detectors lately? You need to put in new batteries at least once a year. Smoke detectors serve a very important function. They provide an early warning system for potentially lethal house fires. No one wants to sleep soundly while a small fire turns into an inferno.
By Richard L5 years ago in Psyche

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Anxiety: 5 Notions & 1 Hunch

We Got Wicked Problems

I Got 99 Problems but My Kid's G.P.A. Isn't One

3 Ass-Kickin' Things to Change

Rock Bottom Does Not Exist

10 Super Secret Facts About Being Addicted Top Story - August 2019

Constant Connection + Constant Comparison = Constant Crisis

Anxiety Is a Psychological Smoke Detector

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