Tom Diffenderfer
LADAC, QCS, CSRC
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Addiction Counselor and author Expert
Tom Diffenderfer Quick Facts
- Main Areas
- Addictions counseling, Struggle Reduction Counseling, Stress management
- Career Focus
- Addiction counselor, author and founder of Struggle Reduction Counseling
- Affiliation
- Recovery Consulting Services, NAADAC
Tom Diffenderfer is a licensed addictions counselor with over twenty years of experience helping families and individuals recover from addiction. Tom's study of the relationship between anxiety and relapse was the basis for his book Struggle Reduction Counseling. "Peace exists in the absence of struggle. Therefore, the question is not how does one find peace but instead how does one reduce the struggle."
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Relax and recover part 1
As someone who has spent the last 20 years trying to help people recover from alcoholism and other drug addictions, I whole heartedly support the 12 step programs of AA and NA. They are the best and most successful support groups out there for those in recovery. If utilized on a regular basis AA and NA can greatly decrease the chances of relapse and vastly improve the quality of life for the addicted person. In this article however I’d like to discuss some other important things that can be done as well.
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Relax and recover part 2
In the article relax and recover part 1, I wrote about the positive aspects of reaching a deep state of relaxation on a regular basis. I explained how this type of relaxation benefits people in recovery from addictions and promotes overall wellness. This article will focus on how to achieve this deep relaxation. There are many books, CDs, and websites with lots of good techniques and methods, they include progressive and passive muscle relaxation, deep abdominal breathing, sounds of nature, music and guided imagery, mindfulness, massage and meditation.
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Life after Drugs: A Life worth Living
In the article Relax and Recover Part 1, I whole heartedly endorsed the 12 step programs of Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous. And I think that deserves repeating. Both the Big book of AA and the basic text of NA outline a clear path to recovery that has helped millions of people worldwide achieve sobriety. As the coordinator of a treatment program it has been my experience that those who follow the suggestions outlined in the book, obtain and utilize a sponsor, work all 12 steps, and attend meetings regularly, greatly increase their chances of a successful recovery.
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Favorite Quotes & Thoughts from Tom Diffenderfer
It is possible to move through life on earth with increased awareness of the present moment and positive perceptions of that reality, doing the right thing for the right reason from now until you go to sleep, being swept along by life's energy with the feeling of the wind at your back, effortless. Peace exists in the absence of Struggle.
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The best way to start learning about Tom's work is to visit the website strugglereduction.com There you will find information on the counseling practice as well as guided relaxations, addiction and struggle reduction counseling.
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