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	<title>Adolescent Drug Rehab &#124; Teen Drug Treatment &#124; Teen Alcohol Rehabilitation &#124; California Adolescent Rehab</title>
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		<title>Joseph Rogers: Our (Outpatient) Educational Director</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:51:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sarit Rogers</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It was January, 2005 when Joseph Rogers joined the Visions crew. He started out as a tech but soon moved on to exercise his teaching and psychology degrees as the Educational Director at our Outpatient Day School. Since then, he has created an environment of trust and care within the classroom. Joseph has also created a wonderful space for nurturing spirituality, as he’s lead a weekly meditation group for the several years. In many ways, Joseph has become the gardener of spirituality and compassion amongst those that are under his tutelage. Many an alumni make efforts to come back for &#8230; <div class="more-diva-2"><span class="more-link-2"><a href="http://www.visionsteen.com/2012/02/joseph-rogers/">Read More</a></span></div>]]></description>
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		<title>Are We Quicker to Judge Than We Are to Love?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 01:04:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sarit Rogers</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Addiction]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Al Sharpton]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I wasn’t planning on writing about the death of Whitney Houston, because I try not to saddle up to the hyperbole surrounding celebrity and their downfalls. However, as news of her death began to unfold, what I noticed wasn’t kindness or compassion in the public’s reaction and commentary, but an uncensored, callous backlash referencing her addiction. Mind you, the cause of her death is purely speculative at this point&#8211;the negative comments began without evidence of an overdose or confirmation from the medical examiner. Makes me wonder, would this commentary be the same if she’d had cancer? I don’t think so. &#8230; <div class="more-diva-2"><span class="more-link-2"><a href="http://www.visionsteen.com/2012/02/are-we-quicker-to-judge-than-we-are-to-love/">Read More</a></span></div>]]></description>
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		<title>Beware: Ridiculousness May Lead to ROFLMAO</title>
		<link>http://www.visionsteen.com/2012/02/beware-ridiculousness-may-lead-to-roflmao/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:12:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sarit Rogers</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Fun]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Osho]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Osho said, “You cannot live without laughter.” He has a wonderful point! When I got sober, it wasn’t the war stories that hooked me but the echoes of laughter in those dungy, smoky meeting halls. For one thing, there were others there who could relate to the mistakes I made and my subsequent suffering. It was there that I discovered my ability to laugh, not at others, but at situations and circumstances otherwise too dark to face. Ultimately, this is what initially gave me permission to begin the letting-go process regarding my shame and fear. So, a funny thing happens &#8230; <div class="more-diva-2"><span class="more-link-2"><a href="http://www.visionsteen.com/2012/02/beware-ridiculousness-may-lead-to-roflmao/">Read More</a></span></div>]]></description>
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		<title>Pursuing Happiness: Is Your Glass Half Full?</title>
		<link>http://www.visionsteen.com/2012/02/pursuing-happiness-is-your-glass-half-full/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:35:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sarit Rogers</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sometimes I think attitude really is everything. I mean, if we walk into a room with a sour face and a negative attitude, then we are bound to gather the attention of our fellow sourpusses and their pals. These sorts of things act much like Velcro, fastening together similar minds and ensuring an acidic atmosphere remains intact. This trait, in its sheer nature, is not beneficial&#8211;to anyone. Yet, despite the knowledge that a change in attitude can purportedly change the outcome of a situation, it’s not always easy to do. Enter the burgeoning practice of Positive Psychology: According to the &#8230; <div class="more-diva-2"><span class="more-link-2"><a href="http://www.visionsteen.com/2012/02/pursuing-happiness-is-your-glass-half-full/">Read More</a></span></div>]]></description>
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		<title>Self-Care = Kindness</title>
		<link>http://www.visionsteen.com/2012/02/selfcare/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:09:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sarit Rogers</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[“When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” Isn’t that how the saying goes? Well, what if you suffer from alcoholism or addiction, or a mental illness, and the thought of self-care never even enters your mind? What if a bowl full of lemons merely represents the puckered, sour taste of your life? While performing acts of self-care is a learned trait, it’s invaluable once you integrate the practice into your life. I think of the instructions you’re given in an airplane in case of an emergency: &#8220;Secure your own mask first before helping others.&#8221; Because we can’t always control our &#8230; <div class="more-diva-2"><span class="more-link-2"><a href="http://www.visionsteen.com/2012/02/selfcare/">Read More</a></span></div>]]></description>
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		<title>Personality Disorders: Finding Solace in Therapeutic Care</title>
		<link>http://www.visionsteen.com/2012/01/personality-disorders-solace-in-therapeutic-care/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:56:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sarit Rogers</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cognitive Behavioral Therapy]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[According to the DSM-IV, “Personality Disorders are mental illnesses that share several unique qualities.  They contain symptoms that are enduring and play a major role in most, if not all, aspects of the person&#8217;s life.  While many disorders vacillate in terms of symptom presence and intensity, personality disorders typically remain relatively constant.” Further, the DSM-IV says that in order to be diagnosed, the following criteria must be met: Symptoms have been present for an extended period of time, are inflexible and pervasive, and are not a result of alcohol or drugs or another psychiatric disorder. The history of symptoms can &#8230; <div class="more-diva-2"><span class="more-link-2"><a href="http://www.visionsteen.com/2012/01/personality-disorders-solace-in-therapeutic-care/">Read More</a></span></div>]]></description>
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		<title>Privilege Doesn&#8217;t Mean Easy</title>
		<link>http://www.visionsteen.com/2012/01/privilege-doesnt-mean-easy/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:10:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sarit Rogers</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Addiction]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Depression]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Adolescence]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[adolescent counseling]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Madeline Levine]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[parenting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[teen counseling]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sometimes, teen angst is obvious. It’s shows up as truancy, poor grades, and sullen or surly attitudes. But sometimes, it’s subtle, and easily missed by parents desperate to feel their child is doing all right. After reading this remarkable article by Dr. Madeline Levine, I was reminded about the elusive nature of teen angst and the parental actions taken to limit pain, sadness, fear, and frankly, some of the pertinent life experiences which are part and parcel to learning about the human condition. Dr. Levine noted how common this is amongst those more privileged when she states, “It would be a &#8230; <div class="more-diva-2"><span class="more-link-2"><a href="http://www.visionsteen.com/2012/01/privilege-doesnt-mean-easy/">Read More</a></span></div>]]></description>
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		<title>Facing Our Fears &amp; Meeting Our Grief</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:21:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sarit Rogers</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Grief]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[It takes more strength to feel your feelings than it does to hide them. As counterintuitive as it may seem, I’ve found this to be true. Because we encounter so much anxiety and depression in our lives and in our recovery, it ‘s appropriate to also notice the element of grief which often acts as the undercurrent and silent driving force. If there’s a history of abuse or abandonment, neglect, or bullying, there is grief. If a parent suffers from a mental illness and/or addiction, there is grief. If there’s social anxiety, there is grief. It’s a pervasive feeling, and &#8230; <div class="more-diva-2"><span class="more-link-2"><a href="http://www.visionsteen.com/2012/01/facing-our-fears/">Read More</a></span></div>]]></description>
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		<title>Rest Your Thumbs: Communication Without Texting</title>
		<link>http://www.visionsteen.com/2012/01/communication-without-texting/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:06:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sarit Rogers</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Communication]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Oh, technology, how far you’ve come. When I was a teen, a computer was something only geeks or millionaires had; cell phones were something futuristic and reminiscent of the 80’s show Hart to Hart and their “fancy” car phones. So when the first phones came on the scene back in 1983, coined The Brick, and weighing in at two pounds with a mere half-hour of talk time, the collective response was amazement. The price tag was hefty, which raised its status, making it all the more desirable and of course, cool. There were even rap songs about the Brick! Realistically, &#8230; <div class="more-diva-2"><span class="more-link-2"><a href="http://www.visionsteen.com/2012/01/communication-without-texting/">Read More</a></span></div>]]></description>
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		<title>Visions Hits Double-Digits: Celebrating a Decade of  Adolescent Treatment</title>
		<link>http://www.visionsteen.com/2012/01/visions-10th-anniversary/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:26:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sarit Rogers</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This past decade, Visions has set a mission to provide a treatment plan that truly caters to youth and their families. We’ve coexisted alongside a myriad of recovery centers, working hand in hand with them to bring a sense of healing to the entirety of the family dynamic. As we celebrate 10 years of providing treatment, our professional growth, and the program development we’re embarking on, it behooves us to acknowledge and celebrate our treatment team and the culture they have built at Visions. There is something that lies within every single person at Visions, something which connects all of &#8230; <div class="more-diva-2"><span class="more-link-2"><a href="http://www.visionsteen.com/2012/01/visions-10th-anniversary/">Read More</a></span></div>]]></description>
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