Addictive Behaviors
“One in three people is addicted to at least one substance or behavior. You can become addicted to anything that gives you pleasure or a feeling of reward. Drugs, alcohol, gambling, and pornography are the most common. Other addictions include shopping, using the internet, and work.” NHS
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Addiction therapy is here. Let me introduce you to “touchpoints” for avoiding addictive behavior. I define a touchpoint as any behavior or activity providing us with the energy and strength required to remain disciplined and in control.
Three Touchpoints
If you’re trying to formulate a plan or a mental map for yourself, you might think about “momentum.” Regardless of what you do to create momentum for yourself, you’ll likely find it helpful to keep yourself and your mind moving so that you don’t dwell upon addictive behaviors. So momentum is the first touchpoint.
Next, taking a “BIG picture perspective” often helps us to see, for instance, that we, our life struggles, and all those things we do to stay addiction-free are part of a much larger universe beyond our control. You see, our thoughts, especially our behaviors, are where we have power. A big-picture perspective is the second touchpoint.
The third touchpoint is “preparation.” Regardless of the social activity that’s coming up, even spending the evening alone can be prepared for with our greatest desires (not our addiction) in mind. Preparation builds up our self-awareness and cultivates confidence in ourselves. Who doesn’t like feeling self-confident? Can we make it through another day? I’ve done it before and know I can do it again. Preparation is the third touchpoint. Use all three (momentum, big picture perspective, and preparation) together for a more potent mix.
Addiction Management
“Addiction Management” is unique, as are you, and should be customized to fit you and your situation. When searching for support, the simplest and most straightforward approach is to schedule an individual session for yourself. Your experience, plus our expertise, will blend beautifully.
Consider a psychological perspective. Deep unconscious underlying motivations are at play. They become confused and cause us to addictively scratch and claw our way to feel happy and satisfied. We desire an experience of control and to feel confident at more conscious levels.
Unfortunately, these behaviors – not the motivations – are often misaligned with what’s most important to us. Control the amount you drink. Control how quickly you light up. Feel more energy, have greater focus, and experience better relationships. Book your first session with us. We’ll begin by exploring how you started your addiction and how you can stop it.
Moving Forward
“Once you feel more comfortable though, a more thorough or advanced approach involves taking one or more psychological assessments. These have been specifically created to assist you to easily experience your personal strengths. This way you can focus on your own freshly highlighted strengths, rather than on problems.”
Richard W. Anton
“You get what you focus on.” – Vannoy & Ross
Focus on what’s most important to you.
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Tip: One of the tools some people use is HALT. This handy acronym reminds us to take a moment (HALT). Ask ourselves if we are feeling Hungry, Angry, Lonely, or Tired. It seems simple enough. When we neglect our basic needs of hunger, anger, loneliness, and tiredness, we find ourselves more susceptible to self-destructive behaviors, including relapse. The antidote is reflection, contemplation, and a supportive therapist.
Calgary’s Top Addiction Counselling Service
At Anton Counseling & Psychology, we provide counseling for addictions in Calgary. We are the top Calgary addiction counselling service and have served our community for over a decade.
Finding the help you need can be difficult, so we are here to help. Our counselors are compassionate, non-judgmental, and knowledgeable about addiction and recovery. We understand that your addiction has affected every aspect of your life—including relationships with family members, friends, and coworkers. Our goal is to help you regain control of your life through therapy to return to living healthy and happily.
We offer individualized treatment plans that are tailored to each client’s needs. We also provide group counseling sessions and relapse prevention classes if necessary. With us by your side, you will begin to feel empowered again!
Positive change through personalized counselling
Do you know what the most important thing is in your life?
It’s YOU. You are the most crucial person in your life, and it’s time to start treating yourself like it.
At Anton Counseling & Psychology, everyone, including you, deserves to feel their best. That’s why we specialize in helping you overcome any challenges or obstacles holding you back from living a fulfilling life. We provide personalized addiction counseling in Calgary and psychology services to help you reach your goals related to substance abuse recovery or personal growth. Our therapists have experience working with clients who struggle with substance abuse issues at all levels of severity, including those with physical and mental dependence on alcohol and drugs.
Whether you’re looking for someone who can help you through addiction treatment or need guidance on managing stress better, Anton Counseling & Psychology has got you covered. Our team of experienced professionals is ready to help!
The first step towards a healthier you is the hardest. Contact Us!
At Anton Counseling & Psychology, we know that the first step towards a healthier you is the hardest. That’s why we take the time to get to know you, your struggles, and your goals—and then we work with you on a plan to help you achieve what matters most.
If you’re ready for change but don’t know where to start or how to get there, contact us today and get addiction counselling in Calgary!
Alcohol Abuse
Alcohol use disorder is a pattern of alcohol use that involves problems controlling your drinking, being preoccupied with alcohol, or continuing to use alcohol even when it causes problems. This disorder also involves drinking more to get the same effect or having withdrawal symptoms when you rapidly decrease or stop drinking. Alcohol use disorder includes a level of drinking that’s sometimes called alcoholism
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Talk with one of our psychologists – Amrit Kaur has in-person sessions on Fridays at Calgary Place 1, plus virtual sessions on Monday & Friday.
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Sessions with Amrit Kaur
Amrit is a registered provisional psychologist who can help you to generate a positive focus. What’s stressing you out? Share your emotions. Talk with Amrit about replacing poor habits with healthy habits. She has in-person sessions available on Friday mornings, plus virtual sessions on Monday and Friday mornings. Starting your day with Amrit may help, plus I’d also like to share a few free resources here.
