Pay Now Or Pay Later
Dear Dr. Chen, When working with you, I really started to understand the “pay now” or “pay later” concept. I…
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Suicide Prevention
September is national suicide prevention month. According to the United States Government, Division of Human Services (DHS 2021), suicide is…
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Why Don’t People Seek Help for Addiction?
In June 2016, Vertava Health published the article, “The 3 Biggest Reasons People Don’t Seek Help for Addiction.” They state…
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Self-Defeating Behavior
Most of us have engaged in self-defeating behavior at one time or another. Many behaviors such as self-critical thoughts, negative…
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Change Continued
Change Continued . . . In the article, Relapse on the Road to Recovery: Learning the Lessons of Failure on…
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Sarah’s Testimonial
Sarah’s Testimonial “In 2020, I experienced a very difficult time. I started drinking alcohol to cope with things,…
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Three Best Rated
3 Best Psychologists in Salt Lake City, UT The experts at Three Best Rated recently recognized Steven J. Chen, Ph.D.…
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Serenity Prayer Continued
The most well known version of the Serenity Prayer is attributed to 20th century theologian Reinhold Niebuhr. However, Niebuhr…
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The Meaning of the Serenity Prayer
The Meaning of the Serenity Prayer The book, Proactive 12 Steps, cites Reinhold Niebuhr’s version of the Serenity Prayer. His…
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Addiction Pothole Story
Addiction Pothole Story The addiction pothole story is often used in groups to help people understand how difficult it…
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Basic Alcohol Screening
As a psychologist working in the field of addiction, I am often asked about basic alcohol assessment tools. People want…
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