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For Me, Cancer Became a Gift

On Finding Gratitude in Unexpected Places

For Me, Cancer Became a Gift

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Apr 10, 2023

Addiction Isn’t About Substances

Here’s what it really is

Addiction Isn’t About Substances

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Sep 9

Beware the “Righting Reflex”: How “Helping” Can Harm Relationships

Lessons in Effective Behavior Change from Addiction Treatment

Beware the “Righting Reflex”: How “Helping” Can Harm Relationships

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Aug 1

The Golden Rule With a Twist

A New Take on an Old Adage: For Caretakers, Peacemakers and People Pleasers

The Golden Rule With a Twist

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Nov 20, 2025

How to Find the “Right” Therapist

A Guide for the Curious, the Skeptical and Everyone in Between

How to Find the “Right” Therapist

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Jun 6, 2025

Like a Fly on the Ass of an Elephant

An Odd Technique I Use to Cope with Anxiety and Distress

Like a Fly on the Ass of an Elephant

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May 28, 2024

Draw Wisdom From Your Suffering

The Idealization of Happiness Robs Us of Depth and Authenticity

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Mar 3, 2024

If Life Was Fair, I’d Be…

Suffering is the Cost of a Full Life

If Life Was Fair, I’d Be…

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Nov 18, 2023

How to Harness the Power of Everyday A.W.E.

A Potent Mindfulness Technique to Expand Beyond Your Ego

How to Harness the Power of Everyday A.W.E.

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Nov 14, 2023

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5 Evidence-Based Techniques to [begin to] Stop People Pleasing

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Russ W

LCSW Therapist specializing in existential crises, life transitions and addiction, based in NYC. Writer. Creative. Human. Hit me up: russ.w.medium@gmail.com

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